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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,678.40, 972,451.26 and 382,380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,678.40, 972,451.26 and 382,380.30 is: 527,682.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,678.40 : 972,451.26 = 382,380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,678.40/972,451.26 = 382,380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,678.40x = 972,451.26 × 382,380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,678.40x = 371,846,204,534.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,846,204,534.18/704,678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,682.14

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