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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,772.42, 973,971.88 and 383,482.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,772.42, 973,971.88 and 383,482.52 is: 529,209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,772.42 : 973,971.88 = 383,482.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,772.42/973,971.88 = 383,482.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,772.42x = 973,971.88 × 383,482.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,772.42x = 373,501,188,775.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,501,188,775.37/705,772.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,209.10

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