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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,832.82, 972,670.24 and 382,542.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,832.82, 972,670.24 and 382,542.92 is: 527,909.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,832.82 : 972,670.24 = 382,542.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,832.82/972,670.24 = 382,542.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,832.82x = 972,670.24 × 382,542.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,832.82x = 372,088,113,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,088,113,806.70/704,832.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,909.74

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