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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,892.76, 972,725.96 and 382,596.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,892.76, 972,725.96 and 382,596.06 is: 527,968.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,892.76 : 972,725.96 = 382,596.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,892.76/972,725.96 = 382,596.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,892.76x = 972,725.96 × 382,596.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,892.76x = 372,161,119,755.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,161,119,755.72/704,892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,968.42

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