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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,485.95, 972,192.49 and 382,196.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,485.95, 972,192.49 and 382,196.05 is: 527,431.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,485.95 : 972,192.49 = 382,196.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,485.95/972,192.49 = 382,196.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,485.95x = 972,192.49 × 382,196.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,485.95x = 371,568,128,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,568,128,220.23/704,485.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,431.57

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