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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,237.28, 974,618.54 and 383,948.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,237.28, 974,618.54 and 383,948.61 is: 529,855.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,237.28 : 974,618.54 = 383,948.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,237.28/974,618.54 = 383,948.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,237.28x = 974,618.54 × 383,948.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,237.28x = 374,203,433,233.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,203,433,233.29/706,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,855.11

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