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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,163.29, 977,252.72 and 385,876.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,163.29, 977,252.72 and 385,876.17 is: 532,502.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,163.29 : 977,252.72 = 385,876.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,163.29/977,252.72 = 385,876.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,163.29x = 977,252.72 × 385,876.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,163.29x = 377,098,534,786.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,098,534,786.30/708,163.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,502.24

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