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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,968.27, 974,243.76 and 383,678.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,968.27, 974,243.76 and 383,678.38 is: 529,480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,968.27 : 974,243.76 = 383,678.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,968.27/974,243.76 = 383,678.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,968.27x = 974,243.76 × 383,678.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,968.27x = 373,796,267,340.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,796,267,340.92/705,968.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,480.27

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