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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,982.96, 979,784.52 and 387,696.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,982.96, 979,784.52 and 387,696.92 is: 535,026.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,982.96 : 979,784.52 = 387,696.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,982.96/979,784.52 = 387,696.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,982.96x = 979,784.52 × 387,696.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,982.96x = 379,859,440,667.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,859,440,667.68/709,982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,026.14

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