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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,957.96, 972,816 and 382,660.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,957.96, 972,816 and 382,660.98 is: 528,058.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,957.96 : 972,816 = 382,660.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,957.96/972,816 = 382,660.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,957.96x = 972,816 × 382,660.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,957.96x = 372,258,723,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,258,723,919.68/704,957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,058.05

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