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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,851.46, 980,974.94 and 388,562.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,851.46, 980,974.94 and 388,562.84 is: 536,216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,851.46 : 980,974.94 = 388,562.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,851.46/980,974.94 = 388,562.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,851.46x = 980,974.94 × 388,562.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,851.46x = 381,170,408,655.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,170,408,655.23/710,851.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,216.68

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