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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,741.77, 972,544.32 and 382,451.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,741.77, 972,544.32 and 382,451.93 is: 527,784.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,741.77 : 972,544.32 = 382,451.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,741.77/972,544.32 = 382,451.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,741.77x = 972,544.32 × 382,451.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,741.77x = 371,951,450,978.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,951,450,978.86/704,741.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,784.03

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