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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,795.66, 973,996.04 and 383,506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,795.66, 973,996.04 and 383,506.88 is: 529,238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,795.66 : 973,996.04 = 383,506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,795.66/973,996.04 = 383,506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,795.66x = 973,996.04 × 383,506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,795.66x = 373,534,178,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,534,178,521.54/705,795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,238.42

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