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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,972.11, 974,247.95 and 383,683.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,972.11, 974,247.95 and 383,683.03 is: 529,486.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,972.11 : 974,247.95 = 383,683.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,972.11/974,247.95 = 383,683.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,972.11x = 974,247.95 × 383,683.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,972.11x = 373,802,403,950.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,802,403,950.88/705,972.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,486.08

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