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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,994.68, 982,551.01 and 389,701.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,994.68, 982,551.01 and 389,701.96 is: 537,787.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,994.68 : 982,551.01 = 389,701.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,994.68/982,551.01 = 389,701.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,994.68x = 982,551.01 × 389,701.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,994.68x = 382,902,054,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,902,054,460.46/711,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,787.80

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