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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,015.48, 981,201.90 and 388,720.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,015.48, 981,201.90 and 388,720.44 is: 536,434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,015.48 : 981,201.90 = 388,720.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,015.48/981,201.90 = 388,720.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,015.48x = 981,201.90 × 388,720.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,015.48x = 381,413,234,296.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,413,234,296.84/711,015.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,434.50

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