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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,593, 972,335.08 and 382,302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,593, 972,335.08 and 382,302.30 is: 527,575.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,593 : 972,335.08 = 382,302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,593/972,335.08 = 382,302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,593x = 972,335.08 × 382,302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,593x = 371,725,937,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,725,937,454.68/704,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,575.41

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