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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,988.23, 974,263.86 and 383,698.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,988.23, 974,263.86 and 383,698.32 is: 529,503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,988.23 : 974,263.86 = 383,698.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,988.23/974,263.86 = 383,698.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,988.23x = 974,263.86 × 383,698.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,988.23x = 373,823,406,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,823,406,318.72/705,988.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,503.74

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