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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,775.92, 973,976.71 and 383,486.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,775.92, 973,976.71 and 383,486.02 is: 529,213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,775.92 : 973,976.71 = 383,486.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,775.92/973,976.71 = 383,486.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,775.92x = 973,976.71 × 383,486.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,775.92x = 373,506,452,090.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,506,452,090.59/705,775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,213.94

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