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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,167.46, 982,789.40 and 389,877.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,167.46, 982,789.40 and 389,877.46 is: 538,029.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,167.46 : 982,789.40 = 389,877.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,167.46/982,789.40 = 389,877.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,167.46x = 982,789.40 × 389,877.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,167.46x = 383,167,434,986.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,167,434,986.92/712,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,029.97

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