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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,843.37, 972,684.72 and 382,553.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,843.37, 972,684.72 and 382,553.46 is: 527,924.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,843.37 : 972,684.72 = 382,553.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,843.37/972,684.72 = 382,553.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,843.37x = 972,684.72 × 382,553.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,843.37x = 372,103,905,125.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,103,905,125.13/704,843.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,924.25

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