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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,875.32, 972,735.12 and 382,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,875.32, 972,735.12 and 382,588.20 is: 527,975.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,875.32 : 972,735.12 = 382,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,875.32/972,735.12 = 382,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,875.32x = 972,735.12 × 382,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,875.32x = 372,156,978,637.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,156,978,637.58/704,875.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,975.61

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