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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,170.80, 977,263.04 and 385,883.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,170.80, 977,263.04 and 385,883.68 is: 532,512.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,170.80 : 977,263.04 = 385,883.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,170.80/977,263.04 = 385,883.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,170.80x = 977,263.04 × 385,883.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,170.80x = 377,109,858,203.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,109,858,203.19/708,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,512.58

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