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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,125.68, 979,968.24 and 387,835.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,125.68, 979,968.24 and 387,835.68 is: 535,210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,125.68 : 979,968.24 = 387,835.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,125.68/979,968.24 = 387,835.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,125.68x = 979,968.24 × 387,835.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,125.68x = 380,066,648,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,066,648,738.80/710,125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,210.40

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