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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,774.42, 973,974.64 and 383,484.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,774.42, 973,974.64 and 383,484.52 is: 529,211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,774.42 : 973,974.64 = 383,484.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,774.42/973,974.64 = 383,484.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,774.42x = 973,974.64 × 383,484.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,774.42x = 373,504,197,312.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,504,197,312.57/705,774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,211.87

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