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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,543.79, 981,938.18 and 389,246.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,543.79, 981,938.18 and 389,246.97 is: 537,165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,543.79 : 981,938.18 = 389,246.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,543.79/981,938.18 = 389,246.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,543.79x = 981,938.18 × 389,246.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,543.79x = 382,216,462,751.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,216,462,751.99/711,543.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,165.06

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