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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,480.82, 976,317.66 and 385,190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,480.82, 976,317.66 and 385,190.28 is: 531,559.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,480.82 : 976,317.66 = 385,190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,480.82/976,317.66 = 385,190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,480.82x = 976,317.66 × 385,190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,480.82x = 376,068,072,824.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,068,072,824.35/707,480.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,559.39

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