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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,780, 976,716.72 and 385,483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,780, 976,716.72 and 385,483.04 is: 531,955.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,780 : 976,716.72 = 385,483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,780/976,716.72 = 385,483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,780x = 976,716.72 × 385,483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,780x = 376,507,730,444.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,507,730,444.43/707,780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,955.88

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