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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,996.07, 982,552.93 and 389,703.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,996.07, 982,552.93 and 389,703.35 is: 537,789.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,996.07 : 982,552.93 = 389,703.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,996.07/982,552.93 = 389,703.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,996.07x = 982,552.93 × 389,703.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,996.07x = 382,904,162,486.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,904,162,486.29/711,996.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,789.72

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