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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,806.92, 982,293.65 and 389,517.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,806.92, 982,293.65 and 389,517.09 is: 537,533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,806.92 : 982,293.65 = 389,517.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,806.92/982,293.65 = 389,517.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,806.92x = 982,293.65 × 389,517.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,806.92x = 382,620,164,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,620,164,073.48/711,806.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,533.64

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