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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,095.09, 977,182.41 and 385,805.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,095.09, 977,182.41 and 385,805.06 is: 532,417.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,095.09 : 977,182.41 = 385,805.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,095.09/977,182.41 = 385,805.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,095.09x = 977,182.41 × 385,805.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,095.09x = 377,001,913,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,001,913,435.08/708,095.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,417.07

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