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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,965.88, 974,240.46 and 383,675.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,965.88, 974,240.46 and 383,675.99 is: 529,476.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,965.88 : 974,240.46 = 383,675.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,965.88/974,240.46 = 383,675.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,965.88x = 974,240.46 × 383,675.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,965.88x = 373,792,673,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,792,673,597.46/705,965.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,476.97

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