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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,265.88, 974,666.16 and 383,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,265.88, 974,666.16 and 383,997.68 is: 529,927.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,265.88 : 974,666.16 = 383,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,265.88/974,666.16 = 383,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,265.88x = 974,666.16 × 383,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,265.88x = 374,269,544,214.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,269,544,214.51/706,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,927.26

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