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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,682.41, 972,464.35 and 382,392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,682.41, 972,464.35 and 382,392.58 is: 527,703.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,682.41 : 972,464.35 = 382,392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,682.41/972,464.35 = 382,392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,682.41x = 972,464.35 × 382,392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,682.41x = 371,863,148,367.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,863,148,367.38/704,682.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,703.18

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