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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,485.62, 972,190.49 and 382,195.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,485.62, 972,190.49 and 382,195.67 is: 527,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,485.62 : 972,190.49 = 382,195.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,485.62/972,190.49 = 382,195.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,485.62x = 972,190.49 × 382,195.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,485.62x = 371,566,988,921.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,566,988,921.25/704,485.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,430.20

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