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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,975.70, 1,054,917.15 and 387,658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,975.70, 1,054,917.15 and 387,658.90 is: 581,738.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,975.70 : 1,054,917.15 = 387,658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,975.70/1,054,917.15 = 387,658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,975.70x = 1,054,917.15 × 387,658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,975.70x = 408,948,021,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,948,021,960.14/702,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,738.49

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