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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,996.87, 975,639.73 and 384,707.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,996.87, 975,639.73 and 384,707.86 is: 530,888.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,996.87 : 975,639.73 = 384,707.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,996.87/975,639.73 = 384,707.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,996.87x = 975,639.73 × 384,707.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,996.87x = 375,336,272,659.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,336,272,659.28/706,996.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,888.17

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