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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,891.25, 972,750.90 and 382,601.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,891.25, 972,750.90 and 382,601.42 is: 527,990.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,891.25 : 972,750.90 = 382,601.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,891.25/972,750.90 = 382,601.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,891.25x = 972,750.90 × 382,601.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,891.25x = 372,175,875,646.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,175,875,646.28/704,891.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,990.49

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