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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,848.93, 974,070.78 and 383,558.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,848.93, 974,070.78 and 383,558.26 is: 529,309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,848.93 : 974,070.78 = 383,558.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,848.93/974,070.78 = 383,558.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,848.93x = 974,070.78 × 383,558.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,848.93x = 373,612,888,623.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,612,888,623.29/705,848.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,309.99

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