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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,345.59, 981,644.50 and 389,048.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,345.59, 981,644.50 and 389,048.62 is: 536,880.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,345.59 : 981,644.50 = 389,048.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,345.59/981,644.50 = 389,048.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,345.59x = 981,644.50 × 389,048.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,345.59x = 381,907,438,055.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,907,438,055.59/711,345.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,880.31

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