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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,871.54, 972,696.66 and 382,574.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,871.54, 972,696.66 and 382,574.73 is: 527,938.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,871.54 : 972,696.66 = 382,574.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,871.54/972,696.66 = 382,574.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,871.54x = 972,696.66 × 382,574.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,871.54x = 372,129,162,071.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,129,162,071.40/704,871.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,938.98

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