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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,804.23, 974,015.79 and 383,514.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,804.23, 974,015.79 and 383,514.37 is: 529,253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,804.23 : 974,015.79 = 383,514.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,804.23/974,015.79 = 383,514.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,804.23x = 974,015.79 × 383,514.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,804.23x = 373,549,050,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,549,050,938.10/705,804.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,253.06

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