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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,783, 972,601.04 and 382,493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,783, 972,601.04 and 382,493.02 is: 527,840.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,783 : 972,601.04 = 382,493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,783/972,601.04 = 382,493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,783x = 972,601.04 × 382,493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,783x = 372,013,109,044.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,013,109,044.74/704,783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,840.64

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