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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,187.08, 973,130.87 and 382,889.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,187.08, 973,130.87 and 382,889.79 is: 528,373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,187.08 : 973,130.87 = 382,889.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,187.08/973,130.87 = 382,889.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,187.08x = 973,130.87 × 382,889.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,187.08x = 372,601,872,542.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,601,872,542.37/705,187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,373.08

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