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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,117.03, 977,189.18 and 385,829.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,117.03, 977,189.18 and 385,829.78 is: 532,438.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,117.03 : 977,189.18 = 385,829.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,117.03/977,189.18 = 385,829.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,117.03x = 977,189.18 × 385,829.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,117.03x = 377,028,679,522.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,028,679,522.69/708,117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,438.37

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