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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,804.13, 972,630.32 and 382,514.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,804.13, 972,630.32 and 382,514.18 is: 527,869.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,804.13 : 972,630.32 = 382,514.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,804.13/972,630.32 = 382,514.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,804.13x = 972,630.32 × 382,514.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,804.13x = 372,044,882,522.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,044,882,522.22/704,804.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,869.90

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