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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,255.56, 973,254.64 and 382,971.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,255.56, 973,254.64 and 382,971.04 is: 528,501.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,255.56 : 973,254.64 = 382,971.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,255.56/973,254.64 = 382,971.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,255.56x = 973,254.64 × 382,971.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,255.56x = 372,728,338,993.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,728,338,993.13/705,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,501.10

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