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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,998.17, 974,271.65 and 383,710.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,998.17, 974,271.65 and 383,710.24 is: 529,516.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,998.17 : 974,271.65 = 383,710.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,998.17/974,271.65 = 383,710.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,998.17x = 974,271.65 × 383,710.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,998.17x = 373,838,007,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,838,007,945.98/705,998.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,516.96

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