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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,796.16, 973,996.73 and 383,507.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,796.16, 973,996.73 and 383,507.38 is: 529,239.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,796.16 : 973,996.73 = 383,507.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,796.16/973,996.73 = 383,507.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,796.16x = 973,996.73 × 383,507.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,796.16x = 373,534,929,180.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,534,929,180.88/705,796.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,239.11

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