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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,807.96, 982,294.88 and 389,518.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,807.96, 982,294.88 and 389,518.09 is: 537,534.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,807.96 : 982,294.88 = 389,518.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,807.96/982,294.88 = 389,518.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,807.96x = 982,294.88 × 389,518.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,807.96x = 382,621,625,474.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,621,625,474.38/711,807.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,534.91

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