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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,973.96, 982,486.22 and 389,621.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,973.96, 982,486.22 and 389,621.78 is: 537,657.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,973.96 : 982,486.22 = 389,621.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,973.96/982,486.22 = 389,621.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,973.96x = 982,486.22 × 389,621.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,973.96x = 382,798,029,861.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,798,029,861.87/711,973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,657.35

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