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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,063.32, 981,269.16 and 388,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,063.32, 981,269.16 and 388,794.24 is: 536,537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,063.32 : 981,269.16 = 388,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,063.32/981,269.16 = 388,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,063.32x = 981,269.16 × 388,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,063.32x = 381,511,797,297.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,511,797,297.64/711,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,537.02

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