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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,871.02, 976,870.53 and 385,583.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,871.02, 976,870.53 and 385,583.76 is: 532,110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,871.02 : 976,870.53 = 385,583.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,871.02/976,870.53 = 385,583.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,871.02x = 976,870.53 × 385,583.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,871.02x = 376,665,411,990.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,665,411,990.59/707,871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,110.23

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