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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,914.60, 972,778.86 and 382,621.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,914.60, 972,778.86 and 382,621.87 is: 528,016.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,914.60 : 972,778.86 = 382,621.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,914.60/972,778.86 = 382,621.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,914.60x = 972,778.86 × 382,621.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,914.60x = 372,206,466,509.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,206,466,509.67/704,914.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,016.40

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