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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,985.14, 982,497.87 and 389,701.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,985.14, 982,497.87 and 389,701.26 is: 537,764.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,985.14 : 982,497.87 = 389,701.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,985.14/982,497.87 = 389,701.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,985.14x = 982,497.87 × 389,701.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,985.14x = 382,880,657,886.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,880,657,886.32/711,985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,764.96

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