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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,787.15, 982,266.23 and 389,497.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,787.15, 982,266.23 and 389,497.29 is: 537,506.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,787.15 : 982,266.23 = 389,497.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,787.15/982,266.23 = 389,497.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,787.15x = 982,266.23 × 389,497.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,787.15x = 382,590,034,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,590,034,643.52/711,787.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,506.24

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