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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,150.68, 982,785.25 and 389,859.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,150.68, 982,785.25 and 389,859.78 is: 538,015.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,150.68 : 982,785.25 = 389,859.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,150.68/982,785.25 = 389,859.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,150.68x = 982,785.25 × 389,859.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,150.68x = 383,148,445,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,148,445,525.01/712,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,015.98

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