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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,786.65, 982,265.54 and 389,496.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,786.65, 982,265.54 and 389,496.79 is: 537,505.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,786.65 : 982,265.54 = 389,496.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,786.65/982,265.54 = 389,496.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,786.65x = 982,265.54 × 389,496.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,786.65x = 382,589,269,846.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,589,269,846.29/711,786.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,505.54

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