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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,480.13, 972,182.93 and 382,190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,480.13, 972,182.93 and 382,190.14 is: 527,422.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,480.13 : 972,182.93 = 382,190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,480.13/972,182.93 = 382,190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,480.13x = 972,182.93 × 382,190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,480.13x = 371,558,730,122.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,558,730,122.31/704,480.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,422.58

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