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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,735.76, 972,537.90 and 382,445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,735.76, 972,537.90 and 382,445.76 is: 527,776.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,735.76 : 972,537.90 = 382,445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,735.76/972,537.90 = 382,445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,735.76x = 972,537.90 × 382,445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,735.76x = 371,942,996,294.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,942,996,294.30/704,735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,776.53

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