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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,033.53, 978,469.35 and 386,750.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,033.53, 978,469.35 and 386,750.55 is: 533,717.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,033.53 : 978,469.35 = 386,750.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,033.53/978,469.35 = 386,750.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,033.53x = 978,469.35 × 386,750.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,033.53x = 378,423,559,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,423,559,270.64/709,033.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,717.44

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