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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,928.41, 972,802.37 and 382,638.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,928.41, 972,802.37 and 382,638.42 is: 528,041.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,928.41 : 972,802.37 = 382,638.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,928.41/972,802.37 = 382,638.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,928.41x = 972,802.37 × 382,638.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,928.41x = 372,231,561,829.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,231,561,829.06/704,928.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,041.65

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