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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,870.01, 972,718.20 and 382,580.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,870.01, 972,718.20 and 382,580.10 is: 527,959.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,870.01 : 972,718.20 = 382,580.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,870.01/972,718.20 = 382,580.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,870.01x = 972,718.20 × 382,580.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,870.01x = 372,142,626,227.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,142,626,227.82/704,870.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,959.23

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