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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,986.71, 981,165.12 and 388,696.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,986.71, 981,165.12 and 388,696.82 is: 536,403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,986.71 : 981,165.12 = 388,696.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,986.71/981,165.12 = 388,696.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,986.71x = 981,165.12 × 388,696.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,986.71x = 381,375,757,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,375,757,133.09/710,986.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,403.50

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