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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,853.33, 980,977.53 and 388,564.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,853.33, 980,977.53 and 388,564.73 is: 536,219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,853.33 : 980,977.53 = 388,564.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,853.33/980,977.53 = 388,564.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,853.33x = 980,977.53 × 388,564.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,853.33x = 381,173,269,311.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,173,269,311.41/710,853.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,219.29

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