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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,993.67, 974,265.44 and 383,705.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,993.67, 974,265.44 and 383,705.73 is: 529,510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,993.67 : 974,265.44 = 383,705.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,993.67/974,265.44 = 383,705.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,993.67x = 974,265.44 × 383,705.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,993.67x = 373,831,235,928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,831,235,928.08/705,993.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,510.75

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