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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,972.16, 972,834.84 and 382,675.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,972.16, 972,834.84 and 382,675.32 is: 528,077.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,972.16 : 972,834.84 = 382,675.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,972.16/972,834.84 = 382,675.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,972.16x = 972,834.84 × 382,675.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,972.16x = 372,279,883,704.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,279,883,704.15/704,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,077.43

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