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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,910, 981,055.56 and 388,621.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,910, 981,055.56 and 388,621.44 is: 536,297.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,910 : 981,055.56 = 388,621.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,910/981,055.56 = 388,621.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,910x = 981,055.56 × 388,621.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,910x = 381,259,224,447.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,259,224,447.21/710,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,297.46

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