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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,182.98, 974,521.01 and 383,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,182.98, 974,521.01 and 383,901.20 is: 529,777.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,182.98 : 974,521.01 = 383,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,182.98/974,521.01 = 383,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,182.98x = 974,521.01 × 383,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,182.98x = 374,119,778,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,119,778,372.10/706,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,777.40

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