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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,901.15, 982,423.98 and 389,611.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,901.15, 982,423.98 and 389,611.06 is: 537,663.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,901.15 : 982,423.98 = 389,611.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,901.15/982,423.98 = 389,611.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,901.15x = 982,423.98 × 389,611.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,901.15x = 382,763,248,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,763,248,217.22/711,901.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,663.48

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