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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,815.17, 974,031.11 and 383,525.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,815.17, 974,031.11 and 383,525.27 is: 529,268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,815.17 : 974,031.11 = 383,525.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,815.17/974,031.11 = 383,525.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,815.17x = 974,031.11 × 383,525.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,815.17x = 373,565,544,451.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,565,544,451.15/705,815.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,268.23

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