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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,844.70, 972,660.99 and 382,548.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,844.70, 972,660.99 and 382,548.34 is: 527,903.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,844.70 : 972,660.99 = 382,548.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,844.70/972,660.99 = 382,548.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,844.70x = 972,660.99 × 382,548.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,844.70x = 372,089,847,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,089,847,107.26/704,844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,903.31

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