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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,987.74, 981,166.55 and 388,697.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,987.74, 981,166.55 and 388,697.85 is: 536,404.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,987.74 : 981,166.55 = 388,697.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,987.74/981,166.55 = 388,697.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,987.74x = 981,166.55 × 388,697.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,987.74x = 381,377,326,533.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,377,326,533.43/710,987.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,404.93

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