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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,501.34, 980,462.70 and 388,222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,501.34, 980,462.70 and 388,222.50 is: 535,731.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,501.34 : 980,462.70 = 388,222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,501.34/980,462.70 = 388,222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,501.34x = 980,462.70 × 388,222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,501.34x = 380,637,680,550.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,637,680,550.75/710,501.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,731.12

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