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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,131.47, 971,701.92 and 381,841.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,131.47, 971,701.92 and 381,841.47 is: 526,941.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,131.47 : 971,701.92 = 381,841.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,131.47/971,701.92 = 381,841.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,131.47x = 971,701.92 × 381,841.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,131.47x = 371,036,089,534.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,036,089,534.62/704,131.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,941.50

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