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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,827.42, 972,637.17 and 382,531.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,827.42, 972,637.17 and 382,531.06 is: 527,879.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,827.42 : 972,637.17 = 382,531.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,827.42/972,637.17 = 382,531.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,827.42x = 972,637.17 × 382,531.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,827.42x = 372,063,927,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,063,927,635.50/704,827.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,879.47

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