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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,990.61, 974,273.43 and 383,701.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,990.61, 974,273.43 and 383,701.47 is: 529,511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,990.61 : 974,273.43 = 383,701.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,990.61/974,273.43 = 383,701.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,990.61x = 974,273.43 × 383,701.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,990.61x = 373,830,147,272.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,830,147,272.94/705,990.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,511.50

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