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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,148.66, 979,989.96 and 387,860.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,148.66, 979,989.96 and 387,860.01 is: 535,238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,148.66 : 979,989.96 = 387,860.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,148.66/979,989.96 = 387,860.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,148.66x = 979,989.96 × 387,860.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,148.66x = 380,098,915,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,098,915,685.50/710,148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,238.52

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