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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,872.78, 972,726.31 and 382,582.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,872.78, 972,726.31 and 382,582.88 is: 527,965.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,872.78 : 972,726.31 = 382,582.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,872.78/972,726.31 = 382,582.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,872.78x = 972,726.31 × 382,582.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,872.78x = 372,148,435,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,148,435,130.74/704,872.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,965.39

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