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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,761.24, 973,954.10 and 383,472.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,761.24, 973,954.10 and 383,472.16 is: 529,193.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,761.24 : 973,954.10 = 383,472.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,761.24/973,954.10 = 383,472.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,761.24x = 973,954.10 × 383,472.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,761.24x = 373,484,282,467.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,484,282,467.86/705,761.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,193.53

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