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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,024.52, 977,068.74 and 385,734.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,024.52, 977,068.74 and 385,734.52 is: 532,310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,024.52 : 977,068.74 = 385,734.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,024.52/977,068.74 = 385,734.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,024.52x = 977,068.74 × 385,734.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,024.52x = 376,889,141,430.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,889,141,430.91/708,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,310.86

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