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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,131.72, 971,702.27 and 381,841.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,131.72, 971,702.27 and 381,841.72 is: 526,941.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,131.72 : 971,702.27 = 381,841.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,131.72/971,702.27 = 381,841.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,131.72x = 971,702.27 × 381,841.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,131.72x = 371,036,464,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,036,464,195.50/704,131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,941.84

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