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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,258.28, 973,252.92 and 382,965.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,258.28, 973,252.92 and 382,965.52 is: 528,490.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,258.28 : 973,252.92 = 382,965.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,258.28/973,252.92 = 382,965.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,258.28x = 973,252.92 × 382,965.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,258.28x = 372,722,310,599.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,722,310,599.32/705,258.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,490.51

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