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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,886.75, 972,744.69 and 382,596.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,886.75, 972,744.69 and 382,596.91 is: 527,984.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,886.75 : 972,744.69 = 382,596.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,886.75/972,744.69 = 382,596.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,886.75x = 972,744.69 × 382,596.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,886.75x = 372,169,110,181.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,169,110,181.05/704,886.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,984.26

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