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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,708, 973,877.04 and 387,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,708, 973,877.04 and 387,756 is: 535,103.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,708 : 973,877.04 = 387,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,708/973,877.04 = 387,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,708x = 973,877.04 × 387,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,708x = 377,626,665,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,626,665,522.24/705,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,103.28

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