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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,572.16, 973,696.50 and 383,284.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,572.16, 973,696.50 and 383,284.86 is: 528,936.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,572.16 : 973,696.50 = 383,284.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,572.16/973,696.50 = 383,284.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,572.16x = 973,696.50 × 383,284.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,572.16x = 373,203,126,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,203,126,684.99/705,572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,936.87

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