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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,014.16, 974,307.23 and 383,724.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,014.16, 974,307.23 and 383,724.32 is: 529,543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,014.16 : 974,307.23 = 383,724.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,014.16/974,307.23 = 383,724.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,014.16x = 974,307.23 × 383,724.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,014.16x = 373,865,379,302.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,865,379,302.83/706,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,543.74

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