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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,744.82, 972,554.99 and 382,457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,744.82, 972,554.99 and 382,457.70 is: 527,795.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,744.82 : 972,554.99 = 382,457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,744.82/972,554.99 = 382,457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,744.82x = 972,554.99 × 382,457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,744.82x = 371,961,142,686.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,961,142,686.64/704,744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,795.50

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