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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,827.89, 972,671.82 and 382,541.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,827.89, 972,671.82 and 382,541.85 is: 527,912.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,827.89 : 972,671.82 = 382,541.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,827.89/972,671.82 = 382,541.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,827.89x = 972,671.82 × 382,541.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,827.89x = 372,087,677,465.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,087,677,465.67/704,827.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,912.82

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