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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,061, 972,984.18 and 387,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,061, 972,984.18 and 387,109 is: 534,210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,061 : 972,984.18 = 387,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,061/972,984.18 = 387,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,061x = 972,984.18 × 387,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,061x = 376,650,932,935.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,650,932,935.62/705,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,210.42

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