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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,458.88, 976,293.40 and 385,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,458.88, 976,293.40 and 385,169 is: 531,533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,458.88 : 976,293.40 = 385,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,458.88/976,293.40 = 385,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,458.88x = 976,293.40 × 385,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,458.88x = 376,037,952,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,037,952,584.60/707,458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,533.30

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