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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,238.96, 977,369.88 and 385,949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,238.96, 977,369.88 and 385,949.20 is: 532,609.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,238.96 : 977,369.88 = 385,949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,238.96/977,369.88 = 385,949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,238.96x = 977,369.88 × 385,949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,238.96x = 377,215,123,290.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,215,123,290.10/708,238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,609.96

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