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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,281.96, 982,949.22 and 390,012.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,281.96, 982,949.22 and 390,012.03 is: 538,216.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,281.96 : 982,949.22 = 390,012.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,281.96/982,949.22 = 390,012.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,281.96x = 982,949.22 × 390,012.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,281.96x = 383,362,020,679.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,362,020,679.12/712,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,216.66

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