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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,223.94, 982,871.90 and 389,964.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,223.94, 982,871.90 and 389,964.04 is: 538,151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,223.94 : 982,871.90 = 389,964.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,223.94/982,871.90 = 389,964.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,223.94x = 982,871.90 × 389,964.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,223.94x = 383,284,696,926.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,284,696,926.48/712,223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,151.94

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