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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,870.46, 972,718.77 and 382,580.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,870.46, 972,718.77 and 382,580.55 is: 527,959.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,870.46 : 972,718.77 = 382,580.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,870.46/972,718.77 = 382,580.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,870.46x = 972,718.77 × 382,580.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,870.46x = 372,143,284,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,143,284,234.94/704,870.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,959.82

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