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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,573.16, 973,697.88 and 383,285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,573.16, 973,697.88 and 383,285.86 is: 528,938.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,573.16 : 973,697.88 = 383,285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,573.16/973,697.88 = 383,285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,573.16x = 973,697.88 × 383,285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,573.16x = 373,204,629,315.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,204,629,315.98/705,573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,938.25

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