Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,999.12, 974,285.16 and 383,710
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 705,999.12, 974,285.16 and 383,710 is: 529,523.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
705,999.12 : 974,285.16 = 383,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
705,999.12/974,285.16 = 383,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
705,999.12x = 974,285.16 × 383,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
705,999.12x = 373,842,958,743.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,842,958,743.60/705,999.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,523.26
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