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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,991.86, 974,275.17 and 383,702.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,991.86, 974,275.17 and 383,702.73 is: 529,513.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,991.86 : 974,275.17 = 383,702.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,991.86/974,275.17 = 383,702.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,991.86x = 974,275.17 × 383,702.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,991.86x = 373,832,042,500.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,832,042,500.21/705,991.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,513.25

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