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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,823.63, 972,657.55 and 382,533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,823.63, 972,657.55 and 382,533.72 is: 527,897.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,823.63 : 972,657.55 = 382,533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,823.63/972,657.55 = 382,533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,823.63x = 972,657.55 × 382,533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,823.63x = 372,074,313,711.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,074,313,711.01/704,823.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,897.05

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