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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,416.17, 973,481.34 and 383,132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,416.17, 973,481.34 and 383,132.56 is: 528,726.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,416.17 : 973,481.34 = 383,132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,416.17/973,481.34 = 383,132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,416.17x = 973,481.34 × 383,132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,416.17x = 372,972,397,906.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,972,397,906.43/705,416.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,726.75

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