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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,988.61, 974,270.67 and 383,699.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,988.61, 974,270.67 and 383,699.47 is: 529,508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,988.61 : 974,270.67 = 383,699.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,988.61/974,270.67 = 383,699.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,988.61x = 974,270.67 × 383,699.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,988.61x = 373,827,134,844.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,827,134,844.19/705,988.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,508.73

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