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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,968.90, 974,244.63 and 383,679.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,968.90, 974,244.63 and 383,679.01 is: 529,481.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,968.90 : 974,244.63 = 383,679.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,968.90/974,244.63 = 383,679.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,968.90x = 974,244.63 × 383,679.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,968.90x = 373,797,217,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,797,217,792.82/705,968.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,481.14

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