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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,831.76, 982,327.84 and 389,541.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,831.76, 982,327.84 and 389,541.88 is: 537,567.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,831.76 : 982,327.84 = 389,541.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,831.76/982,327.84 = 389,541.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,831.76x = 982,327.84 × 389,541.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,831.76x = 382,657,833,569.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,657,833,569.94/711,831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,567.80

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