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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,985.84, 974,260.48 and 383,696.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,985.84, 974,260.48 and 383,696.72 is: 529,501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,985.84 : 974,260.48 = 383,696.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,985.84/974,260.48 = 383,696.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,985.84x = 974,260.48 × 383,696.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,985.84x = 373,820,550,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,820,550,601.63/705,985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,501.48

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