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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,205.76, 977,325.19 and 385,915.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,205.76, 977,325.19 and 385,915.86 is: 532,564.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,205.76 : 977,325.19 = 385,915.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,205.76/977,325.19 = 385,915.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,205.76x = 977,325.19 × 385,915.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,205.76x = 377,165,288,281.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,165,288,281.41/708,205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,564.56

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