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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,982.86, 972,877.58 and 382,693.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,982.86, 972,877.58 and 382,693.17 is: 528,117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,982.86 : 972,877.58 = 382,693.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,982.86/972,877.58 = 382,693.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,982.86x = 972,877.58 × 382,693.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,982.86x = 372,313,606,068.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,313,606,068.86/704,982.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,117.25

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