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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,064, 975,748.48 and 389,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,064, 975,748.48 and 389,112 is: 536,974.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,064 : 975,748.48 = 389,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,064/975,748.48 = 389,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,064x = 975,748.48 × 389,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,064x = 379,675,442,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,675,442,549.76/707,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,974.65

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