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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,957.04, 976,969.41 and 385,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,957.04, 976,969.41 and 385,671 is: 532,219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,957.04 : 976,969.41 = 385,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,957.04/976,969.41 = 385,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,957.04x = 976,969.41 × 385,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,957.04x = 376,788,769,324.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,788,769,324.11/707,957.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,219.82

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