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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,577.68, 980,585.30 and 388,280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,577.68, 980,585.30 and 388,280.34 is: 535,820.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,577.68 : 980,585.30 = 388,280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,577.68/980,585.30 = 388,280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,577.68x = 980,585.30 × 388,280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,577.68x = 380,741,994,653.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,741,994,653.70/710,577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,820.37

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