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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,782.76, 982,257.54 and 385,094.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,782.76, 982,257.54 and 385,094.72 is: 531,429.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,782.76 : 982,257.54 = 385,094.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,782.76/982,257.54 = 385,094.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,782.76x = 982,257.54 × 385,094.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,782.76x = 378,262,187,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,262,187,422.90/711,782.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,429.26

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