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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,245.96, 982,862.10 and 389,894.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,245.96, 982,862.10 and 389,894.31 is: 538,033.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,245.96 : 982,862.10 = 389,894.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,245.96/982,862.10 = 389,894.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,245.96x = 982,862.10 × 389,894.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,245.96x = 383,212,340,304.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,212,340,304.65/712,245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,033.72

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