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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,845.86, 972,687.75 and 382,555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,845.86, 972,687.75 and 382,555.96 is: 527,927.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,845.86 : 972,687.75 = 382,555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,845.86/972,687.75 = 382,555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,845.86x = 972,687.75 × 382,555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,845.86x = 372,107,495,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,107,495,981.49/704,845.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,927.48

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