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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,533.68, 979,159.19 and 387,250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,533.68, 979,159.19 and 387,250.88 is: 534,407.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,533.68 : 979,159.19 = 387,250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,533.68/979,159.19 = 387,250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,533.68x = 979,159.19 × 387,250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,533.68x = 379,180,251,155.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,180,251,155.54/709,533.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,407.69

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