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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,877.10, 972,731.51 and 382,587.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,877.10, 972,731.51 and 382,587.33 is: 527,971.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,877.10 : 972,731.51 = 382,587.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,877.10/972,731.51 = 382,587.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,877.10x = 972,731.51 × 382,587.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,877.10x = 372,154,756,539.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,154,756,539.33/704,877.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,971.12

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