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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,009.82, 982,582.79 and 389,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,009.82, 982,582.79 and 389,713 is: 537,809.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,009.82 : 982,582.79 = 389,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,009.82/982,582.79 = 389,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,009.82x = 982,582.79 × 389,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,009.82x = 382,925,286,839.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,925,286,839.27/712,009.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,809.00

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