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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,990.11, 974,272.74 and 383,700.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,990.11, 974,272.74 and 383,700.98 is: 529,510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,990.11 : 974,272.74 = 383,700.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,990.11/974,272.74 = 383,700.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,990.11x = 974,272.74 × 383,700.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,990.11x = 373,829,405,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,829,405,125.29/705,990.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,510.82

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