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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,739.52, 973,924.54 and 383,452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,739.52, 973,924.54 and 383,452.22 is: 529,166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,739.52 : 973,924.54 = 383,452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,739.52/973,924.54 = 383,452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,739.52x = 973,924.54 × 383,452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,739.52x = 373,453,526,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,453,526,975.48/705,739.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,166.24

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