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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,169.41, 977,284.95 and 385,879.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,169.41, 977,284.95 and 385,879.32 is: 532,519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,169.41 : 977,284.95 = 385,879.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,169.41/977,284.95 = 385,879.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,169.41x = 977,284.95 × 385,879.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,169.41x = 377,114,051,952.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,114,051,952.23/708,169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,519.54

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