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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,499.84, 980,460.63 and 388,221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,499.84, 980,460.63 and 388,221 is: 535,729.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,499.84 : 980,460.63 = 388,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,499.84/980,460.63 = 388,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,499.84x = 980,460.63 × 388,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,499.84x = 380,635,406,239.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,635,406,239.23/710,499.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,729.05

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