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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,065.14, 979,897.69 and 387,784.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,065.14, 979,897.69 and 387,784.72 is: 535,147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,065.14 : 979,897.69 = 387,784.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,065.14/979,897.69 = 387,784.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,065.14x = 979,897.69 × 387,784.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,065.14x = 379,989,351,345.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,989,351,345.30/710,065.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,147.17

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