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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,947.13, 976,961.99 and 385,657.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,947.13, 976,961.99 and 385,657.15 is: 532,204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,947.13 : 976,961.99 = 385,657.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,947.13/976,961.99 = 385,657.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,947.13x = 976,961.99 × 385,657.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,947.13x = 376,772,371,836.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,772,371,836.92/707,947.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,204.11

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