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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,151.66, 979,994.10 and 387,863.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,151.66, 979,994.10 and 387,863.01 is: 535,242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,151.66 : 979,994.10 = 387,863.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,151.66/979,994.10 = 387,863.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,151.66x = 979,994.10 × 387,863.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,151.66x = 380,103,461,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,103,461,408.24/710,151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,242.66

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