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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,071.52, 975,748.56 and 389,119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,071.52, 975,748.56 and 389,119.52 is: 536,979.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,071.52 : 975,748.56 = 389,119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,071.52/975,748.56 = 389,119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,071.52x = 975,748.56 × 389,119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,071.52x = 379,682,811,307.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,682,811,307.89/707,071.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,979.36

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