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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,988.11, 974,269.98 and 383,698.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,988.11, 974,269.98 and 383,698.98 is: 529,508.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,988.11 : 974,269.98 = 383,698.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,988.11/974,269.98 = 383,698.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,988.11x = 974,269.98 × 383,698.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,988.11x = 373,826,397,570.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,826,397,570.62/705,988.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,508.06

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