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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,827.26, 972,670.95 and 382,541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,827.26, 972,670.95 and 382,541.22 is: 527,911.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,827.26 : 972,670.95 = 382,541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,827.26/972,670.95 = 382,541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,827.26x = 972,670.95 × 382,541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,827.26x = 372,086,731,871.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,086,731,871.56/704,827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,911.95

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