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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,894.86, 974,131.71 and 383,598.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,894.86, 974,131.71 and 383,598.86 is: 529,364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,894.86 : 974,131.71 = 383,598.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,894.86/974,131.71 = 383,598.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,894.86x = 974,131.71 × 383,598.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,894.86x = 373,675,813,445.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,675,813,445.85/705,894.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,364.69

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