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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,899.96, 981,039.72 and 388,610.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,899.96, 981,039.72 and 388,610.16 is: 536,280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,899.96 : 981,039.72 = 388,610.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,899.96/981,039.72 = 388,610.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,899.96x = 981,039.72 × 388,610.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,899.96x = 381,242,002,555.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,242,002,555.56/710,899.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,280.80

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