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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,844, 974,064.72 and 387,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,844, 974,064.72 and 387,892 is: 535,290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,844 : 974,064.72 = 387,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,844/974,064.72 = 387,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,844x = 974,064.72 × 387,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,844x = 377,831,912,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,831,912,370.24/705,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,290.96

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