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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,144.73, 979,998.16 and 387,854.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,144.73, 979,998.16 and 387,854.84 is: 535,238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,144.73 : 979,998.16 = 387,854.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,144.73/979,998.16 = 387,854.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,144.73x = 979,998.16 × 387,854.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,144.73x = 380,097,022,707.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,097,022,707.83/710,144.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,238.82

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