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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,811.46, 982,299.90 and 389,521.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,811.46, 982,299.90 and 389,521.58 is: 537,539.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,811.46 : 982,299.90 = 389,521.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,811.46/982,299.90 = 389,521.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,811.46x = 982,299.90 × 389,521.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,811.46x = 382,627,004,170.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,627,004,170.34/711,811.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,539.82

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