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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,841.34, 972,681.96 and 382,551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,841.34, 972,681.96 and 382,551.40 is: 527,921.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,841.34 : 972,681.96 = 382,551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,841.34/972,681.96 = 382,551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,841.34x = 972,681.96 × 382,551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,841.34x = 372,100,845,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,100,845,552.74/704,841.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,921.43

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