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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,187.40, 974,544.96 and 383,898.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,187.40, 974,544.96 and 383,898.12 is: 529,782.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,187.40 : 974,544.96 = 383,898.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,187.40/974,544.96 = 383,898.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,187.40x = 974,544.96 × 383,898.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,187.40x = 374,125,977,999.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,125,977,999.48/706,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,782.86

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