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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,861.81, 972,710.36 and 382,572.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,861.81, 972,710.36 and 382,572.02 is: 527,949.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,861.81 : 972,710.36 = 382,572.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,861.81/972,710.36 = 382,572.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,861.81x = 972,710.36 × 382,572.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,861.81x = 372,131,767,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,131,767,300.13/704,861.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,949.96

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