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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,462.16, 973,544.93 and 383,178.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,462.16, 973,544.93 and 383,178.55 is: 528,790.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,462.16 : 973,544.93 = 383,178.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,462.16/973,544.93 = 383,178.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,462.16x = 973,544.93 × 383,178.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,462.16x = 373,041,534,637.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,041,534,637.25/705,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,790.28

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