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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,268.71, 974,645.98 and 383,978.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,268.71, 974,645.98 and 383,978.80 is: 529,888.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,268.71 : 974,645.98 = 383,978.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,268.71/974,645.98 = 383,978.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,268.71x = 974,645.98 × 383,978.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,268.71x = 374,243,393,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,243,393,825.22/706,268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,888.11

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