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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,829.44, 972,639.92 and 382,533.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,829.44, 972,639.92 and 382,533.08 is: 527,882.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,829.44 : 972,639.92 = 382,533.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,829.44/972,639.92 = 382,533.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,829.44x = 972,639.92 × 382,533.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,829.44x = 372,066,937,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,066,937,552.69/704,829.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,882.24

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