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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,035.40, 972,949.52 and 382,745.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,035.40, 972,949.52 and 382,745.32 is: 528,188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,035.40 : 972,949.52 = 382,745.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,035.40/972,949.52 = 382,745.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,035.40x = 972,949.52 × 382,745.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,035.40x = 372,391,875,376.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,391,875,376.25/705,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,188.90

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