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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,589.16, 973,719.78 and 383,301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,589.16, 973,719.78 and 383,301.68 is: 528,959.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,589.16 : 973,719.78 = 383,301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,589.16/973,719.78 = 383,301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,589.16x = 973,719.78 × 383,301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,589.16x = 373,228,427,523.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,228,427,523.23/705,589.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,959.98

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