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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,973.77, 974,251.35 and 383,683.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,973.77, 974,251.35 and 383,683.89 is: 529,487.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,973.77 : 974,251.35 = 383,683.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,973.77/974,251.35 = 383,683.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,973.77x = 974,251.35 × 383,683.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,973.77x = 373,804,547,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,804,547,805.75/705,973.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,487.87

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