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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,306.10, 982,982.30 and 390,016.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,306.10, 982,982.30 and 390,016.14 is: 538,222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,306.10 : 982,982.30 = 390,016.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,306.10/982,982.30 = 390,016.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,306.10x = 982,982.30 × 390,016.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,306.10x = 383,378,960,384.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,378,960,384.24/712,306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,222.21

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