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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,342.28, 971,985.46 and 382,047.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,342.28, 971,985.46 and 382,047.74 is: 527,222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,342.28 : 971,985.46 = 382,047.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,342.28/971,985.46 = 382,047.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,342.28x = 971,985.46 × 382,047.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,342.28x = 371,344,848,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,344,848,305.86/704,342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,222.15

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