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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,838.89, 972,686.99 and 382,552.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,838.89, 972,686.99 and 382,552.85 is: 527,927.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,838.89 : 972,686.99 = 382,552.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,838.89/972,686.99 = 382,552.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,838.89x = 972,686.99 × 382,552.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,838.89x = 372,104,176,275.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,104,176,275.37/704,838.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,927.99

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