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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,957.94, 974,228.38 and 383,668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,957.94, 974,228.38 and 383,668.80 is: 529,466.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,957.94 : 974,228.38 = 383,668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,957.94/974,228.38 = 383,668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,957.94x = 974,228.38 × 383,668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,957.94x = 373,781,033,480.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,781,033,480.54/705,957.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,466.43

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