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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,889.33, 972,748.47 and 382,599.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,889.33, 972,748.47 and 382,599.51 is: 527,987.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,889.33 : 972,748.47 = 382,599.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,889.33/972,748.47 = 382,599.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,889.33x = 972,748.47 × 382,599.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,889.33x = 372,173,087,975.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,173,087,975.25/704,889.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,987.97

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