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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,032.53, 978,467.96 and 386,749.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,032.53, 978,467.96 and 386,749.55 is: 533,716.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,032.53 : 978,467.96 = 386,749.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,032.53/978,467.96 = 386,749.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,032.53x = 978,467.96 × 386,749.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,032.53x = 378,422,043,219.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,422,043,219.42/709,032.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,716.05

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