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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,979.84, 974,252.20 and 383,690.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,979.84, 974,252.20 and 383,690.72 is: 529,493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,979.84 : 974,252.20 = 383,690.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,979.84/974,252.20 = 383,690.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,979.84x = 974,252.20 × 383,690.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,979.84x = 373,811,528,079.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,811,528,079.58/705,979.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,493.20

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