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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,423.99, 976,265.55 and 385,139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,423.99, 976,265.55 and 385,139.57 is: 531,503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,423.99 : 976,265.55 = 385,139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,423.99/976,265.55 = 385,139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,423.99x = 976,265.55 × 385,139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,423.99x = 375,998,494,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,998,494,132.81/707,423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,503.74

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