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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,104.68, 979,939.26 and 387,814.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,104.68, 979,939.26 and 387,814.68 is: 535,181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,104.68 : 979,939.26 = 387,814.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,104.68/979,939.26 = 387,814.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,104.68x = 979,939.26 × 387,814.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,104.68x = 380,034,830,536.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,034,830,536.34/710,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,181.42

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