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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,869.44, 972,707.62 and 382,572.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,869.44, 972,707.62 and 382,572.62 is: 527,943.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,869.44 : 972,707.62 = 382,572.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,869.44/972,707.62 = 382,572.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,869.44x = 972,707.62 × 382,572.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,869.44x = 372,131,295,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,131,295,900.96/704,869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,943.58

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