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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,891.86, 974,127.57 and 383,595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,891.86, 974,127.57 and 383,595.86 is: 529,360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,891.86 : 974,127.57 = 383,595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,891.86/974,127.57 = 383,595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,891.86x = 974,127.57 × 383,595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,891.86x = 373,671,302,963.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,671,302,963.86/705,891.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,360.55

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