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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,810.08, 978,181.53 and 386,537.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,810.08, 978,181.53 and 386,537.81 is: 533,435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,810.08 : 978,181.53 = 386,537.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,810.08/978,181.53 = 386,537.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,810.08x = 978,181.53 × 386,537.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,810.08x = 378,104,146,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,104,146,388.65/708,810.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,435.06

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