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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,083.22, 977,142.54 and 385,795.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,083.22, 977,142.54 and 385,795.68 is: 532,391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,083.22 : 977,142.54 = 385,795.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,083.22/977,142.54 = 385,795.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,083.22x = 977,142.54 × 385,795.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,083.22x = 376,977,370,676.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,977,370,676.23/708,083.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,391.33

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