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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,031.99, 982,629.14 and 389,742.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,031.99, 982,629.14 and 389,742.35 is: 537,858.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,031.99 : 982,629.14 = 389,742.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,031.99/982,629.14 = 389,742.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,031.99x = 982,629.14 × 389,742.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,031.99x = 382,972,183,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,972,183,340.22/712,031.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,858.12

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