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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,888.33, 972,747.09 and 382,598.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,888.33, 972,747.09 and 382,598.51 is: 527,986.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,888.33 : 972,747.09 = 382,598.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,888.33/972,747.09 = 382,598.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,888.33x = 972,747.09 × 382,598.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,888.33x = 372,171,582,377.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,171,582,377.10/704,888.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,986.59

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