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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,839.98, 972,654.44 and 382,543.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,839.98, 972,654.44 and 382,543.59 is: 527,896.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,839.98 : 972,654.44 = 382,543.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,839.98/972,654.44 = 382,543.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,839.98x = 972,654.44 × 382,543.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,839.98x = 372,082,719,394.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,082,719,394.32/704,839.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,896.73

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