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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,657.74, 982,078.96 and 389,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,657.74, 982,078.96 and 389,363.20 is: 537,316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,657.74 : 982,078.96 = 389,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,657.74/982,078.96 = 389,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,657.74x = 982,078.96 × 389,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,657.74x = 382,385,406,518.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,385,406,518.27/711,657.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,316.44

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