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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,522.08, 972,242.22 and 382,232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,522.08, 972,242.22 and 382,232.10 is: 527,481.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,522.08 : 972,242.22 = 382,232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,522.08/972,242.22 = 382,232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,522.08x = 972,242.22 × 382,232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,522.08x = 371,622,185,459.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,622,185,459.26/704,522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,481.25

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