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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,758.27, 973,932.38 and 383,470.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,758.27, 973,932.38 and 383,470.67 is: 529,181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,758.27 : 973,932.38 = 383,470.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,758.27/973,932.38 = 383,470.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,758.27x = 973,932.38 × 383,470.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,758.27x = 373,474,501,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,474,501,218.52/705,758.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,181.90

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