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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,028.77, 974,325.68 and 383,738.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,028.77, 974,325.68 and 383,738.82 is: 529,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,028.77 : 974,325.68 = 383,738.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,028.77/974,325.68 = 383,738.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,028.77x = 974,325.68 × 383,738.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,028.77x = 373,886,586,738.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,886,586,738.90/706,028.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,562.82

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