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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,284.21, 974,700.51 and 383,993.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,284.21, 974,700.51 and 383,993.31 is: 529,926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,284.21 : 974,700.51 = 383,993.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,284.21/974,700.51 = 383,993.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,284.21x = 974,700.51 × 383,993.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,284.21x = 374,278,475,093.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,278,475,093.59/706,284.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,926.15

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