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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,232.85, 973,196.17 and 382,936.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,232.85, 973,196.17 and 382,936.28 is: 528,438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,232.85 : 973,196.17 = 382,936.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,232.85/973,196.17 = 382,936.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,232.85x = 973,196.17 × 382,936.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,232.85x = 372,672,115,226.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,672,115,226.73/705,232.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,438.40

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