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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,807.68, 972,641.60 and 382,520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,807.68, 972,641.60 and 382,520.64 is: 527,882.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,807.68 : 972,641.60 = 382,520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,807.68/972,641.60 = 382,520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,807.68x = 972,641.60 × 382,520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,807.68x = 372,055,487,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,055,487,322.62/704,807.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,882.28

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