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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,859.18, 972,706.74 and 382,569.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,859.18, 972,706.74 and 382,569.39 is: 527,946.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,859.18 : 972,706.74 = 382,569.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,859.18/972,706.74 = 382,569.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,859.18x = 972,706.74 × 382,569.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,859.18x = 372,127,824,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,127,824,170.69/704,859.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,946.34

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