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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,871.36, 974,099.28 and 383,575.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,871.36, 974,099.28 and 383,575.36 is: 529,332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,871.36 : 974,099.28 = 383,575.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,871.36/974,099.28 = 383,575.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,871.36x = 974,099.28 × 383,575.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,871.36x = 373,640,482,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,640,482,001.74/705,871.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,332.26

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