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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,233.66, 982,881.98 and 389,943.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,233.66, 982,881.98 and 389,943.68 is: 538,122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,233.66 : 982,881.98 = 389,943.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,233.66/982,881.98 = 389,943.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,233.66x = 982,881.98 × 389,943.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,233.66x = 383,268,616,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,268,616,286.89/712,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,122.02

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