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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,813.89, 974,029.34 and 383,523.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,813.89, 974,029.34 and 383,523.99 is: 529,266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,813.89 : 974,029.34 = 383,523.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,813.89/974,029.34 = 383,523.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,813.89x = 974,029.34 × 383,523.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,813.89x = 373,563,619,812.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,563,619,812.68/705,813.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,266.46

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