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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,233.85, 973,197.55 and 382,937.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,233.85, 973,197.55 and 382,937.28 is: 528,439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,233.85 : 973,197.55 = 382,937.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,233.85/973,197.55 = 382,937.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,233.85x = 973,197.55 × 382,937.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,233.85x = 372,673,622,699.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,673,622,699.66/705,233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,439.78

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