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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,865.47, 972,688.34 and 382,568.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,865.47, 972,688.34 and 382,568.65 is: 527,930.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,865.47 : 972,688.34 = 382,568.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,865.47/972,688.34 = 382,568.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,865.47x = 972,688.34 × 382,568.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,865.47x = 372,120,063,629.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,120,063,629.24/704,865.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,930.62

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