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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,272.97, 973,280.31 and 382,983.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,272.97, 973,280.31 and 382,983.08 is: 528,518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,272.97 : 973,280.31 = 382,983.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,272.97/973,280.31 = 382,983.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,272.97x = 973,280.31 × 382,983.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,272.97x = 372,749,885,960.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,749,885,960.75/705,272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,518.60

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