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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,893.93, 972,727.45 and 382,597.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,893.93, 972,727.45 and 382,597.09 is: 527,969.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,893.93 : 972,727.45 = 382,597.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,893.93/972,727.45 = 382,597.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,893.93x = 972,727.45 × 382,597.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,893.93x = 372,162,688,344.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,162,688,344.81/704,893.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,969.78

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