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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,092.08, 977,178.26 and 385,802.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,092.08, 977,178.26 and 385,802.06 is: 532,412.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,092.08 : 977,178.26 = 385,802.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,092.08/977,178.26 = 385,802.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,092.08x = 977,178.26 × 385,802.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,092.08x = 376,997,381,773.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,997,381,773.83/708,092.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,412.94

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