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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,294.43, 976,078.78 and 385,013.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,294.43, 976,078.78 and 385,013.79 is: 531,325.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,294.43 : 976,078.78 = 385,013.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,294.43/976,078.78 = 385,013.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,294.43x = 976,078.78 × 385,013.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,294.43x = 375,803,790,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,803,790,426.38/707,294.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,325.82

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