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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,852.61, 972,697.08 and 382,562.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,852.61, 972,697.08 and 382,562.71 is: 527,936.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,852.61 : 972,697.08 = 382,562.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,852.61/972,697.08 = 382,562.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,852.61x = 972,697.08 × 382,562.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,852.61x = 372,117,630,933.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,117,630,933.89/704,852.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,936.80

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