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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,809.08, 974,014.41 and 383,520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,809.08, 974,014.41 and 383,520.16 is: 529,256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,809.08 : 974,014.41 = 383,520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,809.08/974,014.41 = 383,520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,809.08x = 974,014.41 × 383,520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,809.08x = 373,554,162,365.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,554,162,365.51/705,809.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,256.67

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