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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,993.74, 974,277.76 and 383,704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,993.74, 974,277.76 and 383,704.60 is: 529,515.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,993.74 : 974,277.76 = 383,704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,993.74/974,277.76 = 383,704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,993.74x = 974,277.76 × 383,704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,993.74x = 373,834,858,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,834,858,189.70/705,993.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,515.83

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