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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,858.87, 972,706.09 and 382,569.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,858.87, 972,706.09 and 382,569.05 is: 527,945.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,858.87 : 972,706.09 = 382,569.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,858.87/972,706.09 = 382,569.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,858.87x = 972,706.09 × 382,569.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,858.87x = 372,127,239,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,127,239,916.98/704,858.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,945.75

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