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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,295.02, 981,573.39 and 389,004.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,295.02, 981,573.39 and 389,004.12 is: 536,818.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,295.02 : 981,573.39 = 389,004.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,295.02/981,573.39 = 389,004.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,295.02x = 981,573.39 × 389,004.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,295.02x = 381,836,092,792.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,836,092,792.37/711,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,818.17

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