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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,269.21, 974,646.67 and 383,979.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,269.21, 974,646.67 and 383,979.30 is: 529,888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,269.21 : 974,646.67 = 383,979.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,269.21/974,646.67 = 383,979.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,269.21x = 974,646.67 × 383,979.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,269.21x = 374,244,146,093.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,244,146,093.93/706,269.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,888.80

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