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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,440.67, 983,160.74 and 385,748.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,440.67, 983,160.74 and 385,748.08 is: 532,328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,440.67 : 983,160.74 = 385,748.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,440.67/983,160.74 = 385,748.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,440.67x = 983,160.74 × 385,748.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,440.67x = 379,252,366,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,252,366,292.85/712,440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,328.35

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