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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,735.96, 972,536.27 and 382,446.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,735.96, 972,536.27 and 382,446.07 is: 527,775.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,735.96 : 972,536.27 = 382,446.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,735.96/972,536.27 = 382,446.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,735.96x = 972,536.27 × 382,446.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,735.96x = 371,942,677,672.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,942,677,672.16/704,735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,775.93

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