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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,970.94, 972,861.12 and 382,681.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,970.94, 972,861.12 and 382,681.25 is: 528,100.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,970.94 : 972,861.12 = 382,681.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,970.94/972,861.12 = 382,681.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,970.94x = 972,861.12 × 382,681.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,970.94x = 372,295,709,478
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,295,709,478/704,970.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,100.79

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