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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,318.27, 981,605.46 and 389,027.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,318.27, 981,605.46 and 389,027.37 is: 536,850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,318.27 : 981,605.46 = 389,027.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,318.27/981,605.46 = 389,027.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,318.27x = 981,605.46 × 389,027.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,318.27x = 381,871,390,481.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,871,390,481.44/711,318.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,850.25

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