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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,875.41, 972,702.02 and 382,578.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,875.41, 972,702.02 and 382,578.62 is: 527,944.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,875.41 : 972,702.02 = 382,578.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,875.41/972,702.02 = 382,578.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,875.41x = 972,702.02 × 382,578.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,875.41x = 372,134,989,706.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,134,989,706.41/704,875.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,944.35

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