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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,895.80, 974,135.36 and 383,605.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,895.80, 974,135.36 and 383,605.17 is: 529,374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,895.80 : 974,135.36 = 383,605.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,895.80/974,135.36 = 383,605.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,895.80x = 974,135.36 × 383,605.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,895.80x = 373,683,360,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,683,360,375.81/705,895.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,374.68

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