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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,431.12, 981,754.06 and 389,134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,431.12, 981,754.06 and 389,134.24 is: 536,993.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,431.12 : 981,754.06 = 389,134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,431.12/981,754.06 = 389,134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,431.12x = 981,754.06 × 389,134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,431.12x = 382,034,120,005.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,034,120,005.01/711,431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,993.83

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