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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,803.58, 974,006.82 and 383,514.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,803.58, 974,006.82 and 383,514.66 is: 529,249.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,803.58 : 974,006.82 = 383,514.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,803.58/974,006.82 = 383,514.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,803.58x = 974,006.82 × 383,514.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,803.58x = 373,545,894,409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,545,894,409.98/705,803.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,249.08

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