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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,785.84, 982,264.42 and 389,495.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,785.84, 982,264.42 and 389,495.97 is: 537,504.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,785.84 : 982,264.42 = 389,495.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,785.84/982,264.42 = 389,495.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,785.84x = 982,264.42 × 389,495.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,785.84x = 382,588,034,546.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,588,034,546.31/711,785.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,504.42

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