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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,297.89, 982,970.87 and 390,007.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,297.89, 982,970.87 and 390,007.89 is: 538,210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,297.89 : 982,970.87 = 390,007.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,297.89/982,970.87 = 390,007.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,297.89x = 982,970.87 × 390,007.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,297.89x = 383,366,392,990.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,366,392,990.13/712,297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,210.77

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