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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,009.17, 982,581.88 and 389,712.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,009.17, 982,581.88 and 389,712.35 is: 537,808.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,009.17 : 982,581.88 = 389,712.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,009.17/982,581.88 = 389,712.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,009.17x = 982,581.88 × 389,712.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,009.17x = 382,924,293,522.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,924,293,522.22/712,009.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,808.09

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