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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,149.03, 977,245.70 and 385,859.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,149.03, 977,245.70 and 385,859.07 is: 532,485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,149.03 : 977,245.70 = 385,859.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,149.03/977,245.70 = 385,859.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,149.03x = 977,245.70 × 385,859.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,149.03x = 377,079,115,034.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,079,115,034.20/708,149.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,485.54

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