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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,231.95, 975,979.93 and 384,944.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,231.95, 975,979.93 and 384,944.25 is: 531,222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,231.95 : 975,979.93 = 384,944.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,231.95/975,979.93 = 384,944.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,231.95x = 975,979.93 × 384,944.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,231.95x = 375,697,862,168.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,697,862,168.90/707,231.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,222.98

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