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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,808.92, 982,296.41 and 389,519.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,808.92, 982,296.41 and 389,519.09 is: 537,536.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,808.92 : 982,296.41 = 389,519.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,808.92/982,296.41 = 389,519.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,808.92x = 982,296.41 × 389,519.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,808.92x = 382,623,196,874.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,623,196,874.39/711,808.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,536.39

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