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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,987.44, 977,017.84 and 385,697.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,987.44, 977,017.84 and 385,697.76 is: 532,260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,987.44 : 977,017.84 = 385,697.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,987.44/977,017.84 = 385,697.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,987.44x = 977,017.84 × 385,697.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,987.44x = 376,833,592,368.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,833,592,368.04/707,987.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,260.28

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