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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,106.59, 979,942.11 and 387,816.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,106.59, 979,942.11 and 387,816.77 is: 535,184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,106.59 : 979,942.11 = 387,816.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,106.59/979,942.11 = 387,816.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,106.59x = 979,942.11 × 387,816.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,106.59x = 380,037,983,887.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,037,983,887.19/710,106.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,184.42

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