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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,886.81, 972,744.78 and 382,596.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,886.81, 972,744.78 and 382,596.97 is: 527,984.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,886.81 : 972,744.78 = 382,596.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,886.81/972,744.78 = 382,596.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,886.81x = 972,744.78 × 382,596.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,886.81x = 372,169,207,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,169,207,843.18/704,886.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,984.36

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