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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,463.24, 980,427.81 and 388,166.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,463.24, 980,427.81 and 388,166.42 is: 535,663.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,463.24 : 980,427.81 = 388,166.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,463.24/980,427.81 = 388,166.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,463.24x = 980,427.81 × 388,166.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,463.24x = 380,569,148,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,569,148,451.62/710,463.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,663.39

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