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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,969.18, 972,858.71 and 382,679.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,969.18, 972,858.71 and 382,679.50 is: 528,098.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,969.18 : 972,858.71 = 382,679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,969.18/972,858.71 = 382,679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,969.18x = 972,858.71 × 382,679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,969.18x = 372,293,084,713.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,293,084,713.45/704,969.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,098.38

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