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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,030.78, 978,465.51 and 386,747.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,030.78, 978,465.51 and 386,747.80 is: 533,713.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,030.78 : 978,465.51 = 386,747.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,030.78/978,465.51 = 386,747.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,030.78x = 978,465.51 × 386,747.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,030.78x = 378,419,383,368.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,419,383,368.38/709,030.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,713.62

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