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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,848.61, 972,691.56 and 382,558.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,848.61, 972,691.56 and 382,558.71 is: 527,931.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,848.61 : 972,691.56 = 382,558.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,848.61/972,691.56 = 382,558.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,848.61x = 972,691.56 × 382,558.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,848.61x = 372,111,628,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,111,628,421.49/704,848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,931.28

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