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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,248.63, 977,381.60 and 385,957.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,248.63, 977,381.60 and 385,957.95 is: 532,621.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,248.63 : 977,381.60 = 385,957.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,248.63/977,381.60 = 385,957.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,248.63x = 977,381.60 × 385,957.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,248.63x = 377,228,196,773.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,228,196,773.93/708,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,621.15

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