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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,052.64, 981,261.95 and 388,763.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,052.64, 981,261.95 and 388,763.11 is: 536,498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,052.64 : 981,261.95 = 388,763.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,052.64/981,261.95 = 388,763.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,052.64x = 981,261.95 × 388,763.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,052.64x = 381,478,447,406.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,478,447,406.67/711,052.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,498.18

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