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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,014.02, 974,295.91 and 383,724.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,014.02, 974,295.91 and 383,724.14 is: 529,537.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,014.02 : 974,295.91 = 383,724.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,014.02/974,295.91 = 383,724.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,014.02x = 974,295.91 × 383,724.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,014.02x = 373,860,860,170.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,860,860,170.27/706,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,537.44

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