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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,028.45, 974,329.13 and 383,738.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,028.45, 974,329.13 and 383,738.45 is: 529,564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,028.45 : 974,329.13 = 383,738.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,028.45/974,329.13 = 383,738.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,028.45x = 974,329.13 × 383,738.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,028.45x = 373,887,548,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,887,548,217.36/706,028.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,564.42

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