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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,166.32, 982,812.72 and 389,876.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,166.32, 982,812.72 and 389,876.32 is: 538,042.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,166.32 : 982,812.72 = 389,876.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,166.32/982,812.72 = 389,876.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,166.32x = 982,812.72 × 389,876.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,166.32x = 383,175,406,522.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,175,406,522.79/712,166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,042.02

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