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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,238.66, 974,620.44 and 383,949.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,238.66, 974,620.44 and 383,949.99 is: 529,857.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,238.66 : 974,620.44 = 383,949.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,238.66/974,620.44 = 383,949.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,238.66x = 974,620.44 × 383,949.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,238.66x = 374,205,508,191.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,205,508,191.80/706,238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,857.01

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