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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,222.94, 982,870.52 and 389,963.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,222.94, 982,870.52 and 389,963.04 is: 538,150.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,222.94 : 982,870.52 = 389,963.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,222.94/982,870.52 = 389,963.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,222.94x = 982,870.52 × 389,963.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,222.94x = 383,283,173,955.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,283,173,955.77/712,222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,150.56

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