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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,089.77, 977,151.48 and 385,802.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,089.77, 977,151.48 and 385,802.17 is: 532,400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,089.77 : 977,151.48 = 385,802.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,089.77/977,151.48 = 385,802.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,089.77x = 977,151.48 × 385,802.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,089.77x = 376,987,161,402.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,987,161,402.71/708,089.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,400.24

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