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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,022.58, 977,068.23 and 385,731.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,022.58, 977,068.23 and 385,731.68 is: 532,308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,022.58 : 977,068.23 = 385,731.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,022.58/977,068.23 = 385,731.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,022.58x = 977,068.23 × 385,731.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,022.58x = 376,886,164,947.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,886,164,947.19/708,022.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,308.12

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