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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,427.32, 981,777.44 and 389,130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,427.32, 981,777.44 and 389,130.36 is: 537,004.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,427.32 : 981,777.44 = 389,130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,427.32/981,777.44 = 389,130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,427.32x = 981,777.44 × 389,130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,427.32x = 382,039,408,667.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,039,408,667.08/711,427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,004.13

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