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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,805.74, 974,017.86 and 383,515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,805.74, 974,017.86 and 383,515.88 is: 529,255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,805.74 : 974,017.86 = 383,515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,805.74/974,017.86 = 383,515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,805.74x = 974,017.86 × 383,515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,805.74x = 373,551,311,843.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,551,311,843.53/705,805.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,255.13

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