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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,813.08, 978,185.68 and 386,540.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,813.08, 978,185.68 and 386,540.82 is: 533,439.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,813.08 : 978,185.68 = 386,540.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,813.08/978,185.68 = 386,540.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,813.08x = 978,185.68 × 386,540.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,813.08x = 378,108,694,859.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,108,694,859.46/708,813.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,439.22

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