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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,808.08, 974,013.03 and 383,519.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,808.08, 974,013.03 and 383,519.16 is: 529,255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,808.08 : 974,013.03 = 383,519.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,808.08/974,013.03 = 383,519.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,808.08x = 974,013.03 × 383,519.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,808.08x = 373,552,659,094.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,552,659,094.66/705,808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,255.29

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