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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,172.25, 978,660.08 and 386,889.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,172.25, 978,660.08 and 386,889.15 is: 533,908.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,172.25 : 978,660.08 = 386,889.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,172.25/978,660.08 = 386,889.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,172.25x = 978,660.08 × 386,889.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,172.25x = 378,632,964,555.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,632,964,555.69/709,172.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,908.32

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