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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,018.96, 977,063.24 and 385,728.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,018.96, 977,063.24 and 385,728.06 is: 532,303.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,018.96 : 977,063.24 = 385,728.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,018.96/977,063.24 = 385,728.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,018.96x = 977,063.24 × 385,728.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,018.96x = 376,880,708,062.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,880,708,062.51/708,018.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,303.13

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