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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,603.91, 1,064,875.98 and 389,978.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,603.91, 1,064,875.98 and 389,978.99 is: 585,226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,603.91 : 1,064,875.98 = 389,978.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,603.91/1,064,875.98 = 389,978.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,603.91x = 1,064,875.98 × 389,978.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,603.91x = 415,279,259,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,279,259,155.66/709,603.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,226.85

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