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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,973.11, 974,249.33 and 383,684.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,973.11, 974,249.33 and 383,684.03 is: 529,487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,973.11 : 974,249.33 = 383,684.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,973.11/974,249.33 = 383,684.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,973.11x = 974,249.33 × 383,684.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,973.11x = 373,803,909,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,803,909,159.20/705,973.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,487.46

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