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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,342.27, 981,638.51 and 389,051.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,342.27, 981,638.51 and 389,051.37 is: 536,883.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,342.27 : 981,638.51 = 389,051.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,342.27/981,638.51 = 389,051.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,342.27x = 981,638.51 × 389,051.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,342.27x = 381,907,805,215.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,907,805,215.00/711,342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,883.33

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