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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,921.08, 979,693.14 and 387,633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,921.08, 979,693.14 and 387,633.96 is: 534,935.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,921.08 : 979,693.14 = 387,633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,921.08/979,693.14 = 387,633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,921.08x = 979,693.14 × 387,633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,921.08x = 379,762,331,443.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,762,331,443.03/709,921.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,935.98

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