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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,883.62, 972,741.25 and 382,593.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,883.62, 972,741.25 and 382,593.73 is: 527,980.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,883.62 : 972,741.25 = 382,593.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,883.62/972,741.25 = 382,593.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,883.62x = 972,741.25 × 382,593.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,883.62x = 372,164,703,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,164,703,032.64/704,883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,980.36

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