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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,235.64, 971,842.38 and 381,944.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,235.64, 971,842.38 and 381,944.44 is: 527,081.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,235.64 : 971,842.38 = 381,944.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,235.64/971,842.38 = 381,944.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,235.64x = 971,842.38 × 381,944.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,235.64x = 371,189,793,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,189,793,597.37/704,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,081.81

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