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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,706, 982,166.76 and 389,444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,706, 982,166.76 and 389,444.32 is: 537,439.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,706 : 982,166.76 = 389,444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,706/982,166.76 = 389,444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,706x = 982,166.76 × 389,444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,706x = 382,499,265,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,499,265,974.80/711,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,439.99

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