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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,927.70, 972,805.14 and 382,637.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,927.70, 972,805.14 and 382,637.79 is: 528,042.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,927.70 : 972,805.14 = 382,637.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,927.70/972,805.14 = 382,637.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,927.70x = 972,805.14 × 382,637.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,927.70x = 372,232,008,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,232,008,870.24/704,927.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,042.82

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