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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,255.88, 974,652.34 and 383,987.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,255.88, 974,652.34 and 383,987.66 is: 529,913.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,255.88 : 974,652.34 = 383,987.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,255.88/974,652.34 = 383,987.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,255.88x = 974,652.34 × 383,987.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,255.88x = 374,254,471,350.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,254,471,350.12/706,255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,913.42

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