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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,423.27, 981,750.38 and 389,132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,423.27, 981,750.38 and 389,132.37 is: 536,995.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,423.27 : 981,750.38 = 389,132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,423.27/981,750.38 = 389,132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,423.27x = 981,750.38 × 389,132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,423.27x = 382,030,850,172.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,030,850,172.14/711,423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,995.16

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