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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,127.53, 977,216.14 and 385,837.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,127.53, 977,216.14 and 385,837.63 is: 532,456.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,127.53 : 977,216.14 = 385,837.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,127.53/977,216.14 = 385,837.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,127.53x = 977,216.14 × 385,837.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,127.53x = 377,046,757,526.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,046,757,526.16/708,127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,456.01

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