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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,238.03, 974,619.58 and 383,949.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,238.03, 974,619.58 and 383,949.36 is: 529,856.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,238.03 : 974,619.58 = 383,949.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,238.03/974,619.58 = 383,949.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,238.03x = 974,619.58 × 383,949.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,238.03x = 374,204,563,024.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,204,563,024.60/706,238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,856.15

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