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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,427.42, 973,501.47 and 383,137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,427.42, 973,501.47 and 383,137.76 is: 528,736.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,427.42 : 973,501.47 = 383,137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,427.42/973,501.47 = 383,137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,427.42x = 973,501.47 × 383,137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,427.42x = 372,985,172,572.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,985,172,572.51/705,427.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,736.43

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