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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,973.44, 972,864.57 and 382,683.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,973.44, 972,864.57 and 382,683.75 is: 528,104.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,973.44 : 972,864.57 = 382,683.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,973.44/972,864.57 = 382,683.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,973.44x = 972,864.57 × 382,683.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,973.44x = 372,299,461,889.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,299,461,889.74/704,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,104.24

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