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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,399.96, 981,739.56 and 389,103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,399.96, 981,739.56 and 389,103.17 is: 536,966.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,399.96 : 981,739.56 = 389,103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,399.96/981,739.56 = 389,103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,399.96x = 981,739.56 × 389,103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,399.96x = 381,997,970,001.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,997,970,001.71/711,399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,966.53

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