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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,244.46, 977,351.16 and 385,949.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,244.46, 977,351.16 and 385,949.00 is: 532,595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,244.46 : 977,351.16 = 385,949.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,244.46/977,351.16 = 385,949.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,244.46x = 977,351.16 × 385,949.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,244.46x = 377,207,706,741.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,207,706,741.53/708,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,595.35

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