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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,668.48, 982,093.76 and 389,373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,668.48, 982,093.76 and 389,373.96 is: 537,331.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,668.48 : 982,093.76 = 389,373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,668.48/982,093.76 = 389,373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,668.48x = 982,093.76 × 389,373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,668.48x = 382,401,736,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,401,736,422.49/711,668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,331.28

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