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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,036.23, 974,335.91 and 383,746.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,036.23, 974,335.91 and 383,746.24 is: 529,573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,036.23 : 974,335.91 = 383,746.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,036.23/974,335.91 = 383,746.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,036.23x = 974,335.91 × 383,746.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,036.23x = 373,897,741,959.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,897,741,959.48/706,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,573.02

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