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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,898.43, 972,733.66 and 382,601.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,898.43, 972,733.66 and 382,601.59 is: 527,975.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,898.43 : 972,733.66 = 382,601.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,898.43/972,733.66 = 382,601.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,898.43x = 972,733.66 × 382,601.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,898.43x = 372,169,441,574.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,169,441,574.18/704,898.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,975.98

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