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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,006.82, 982,578.65 and 389,710.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,006.82, 982,578.65 and 389,710.00 is: 537,804.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,006.82 : 982,578.65 = 389,710.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,006.82/982,578.65 = 389,710.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,006.82x = 982,578.65 × 389,710.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,006.82x = 382,920,725,519.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,920,725,519.20/712,006.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,804.85

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