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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,418.51, 977,618.16 and 386,122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,418.51, 977,618.16 and 386,122.14 is: 532,848.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,418.51 : 977,618.16 = 386,122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,418.51/977,618.16 = 386,122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,418.51x = 977,618.16 × 386,122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,418.51x = 377,480,016,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,480,016,042.06/708,418.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,848.89

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