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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,856.94, 972,676.56 and 382,560.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,856.94, 972,676.56 and 382,560.12 is: 527,918.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,856.94 : 972,676.56 = 382,560.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,856.94/972,676.56 = 382,560.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,856.94x = 972,676.56 × 382,560.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,856.94x = 372,107,261,514.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,107,261,514.79/704,856.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,918.84

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