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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,458.91, 973,540.44 and 383,175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,458.91, 973,540.44 and 383,175.30 is: 528,785.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,458.91 : 973,540.44 = 383,175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,458.91/973,540.44 = 383,175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,458.91x = 973,540.44 × 383,175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,458.91x = 373,036,650,159.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,036,650,159.13/705,458.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,785.79

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