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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,200.78, 982,807.46 and 389,902.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,200.78, 982,807.46 and 389,902.86 is: 538,049.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,200.78 : 982,807.46 = 389,902.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,200.78/982,807.46 = 389,902.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,200.78x = 982,807.46 × 389,902.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,200.78x = 383,199,439,483.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,199,439,483.34/712,200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,049.73

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