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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,108, 973,049.04 and 387,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,108, 973,049.04 and 387,156 is: 534,275.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,108 : 973,049.04 = 387,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,108/973,049.04 = 387,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,108x = 973,049.04 × 387,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,108x = 376,721,774,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,721,774,130.24/705,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,275.28

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