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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,277.14, 978,783.42 and 386,987.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,277.14, 978,783.42 and 386,987.14 is: 534,031.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,277.14 : 978,783.42 = 386,987.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,277.14/978,783.42 = 386,987.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,277.14x = 978,783.42 × 386,987.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,277.14x = 378,776,596,385.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,776,596,385.22/709,277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,031.87

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