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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,737.44, 972,544.80 and 382,450.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,737.44, 972,544.80 and 382,450.32 is: 527,785.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,737.44 : 972,544.80 = 382,450.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,737.44/972,544.80 = 382,450.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,737.44x = 972,544.80 × 382,450.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,737.44x = 371,950,069,974.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,950,069,974.34/704,737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,785.31

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