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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,252.33, 977,375.12 and 385,964.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,252.33, 977,375.12 and 385,964.67 is: 532,624.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,252.33 : 977,375.12 = 385,964.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,252.33/977,375.12 = 385,964.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,252.33x = 977,375.12 × 385,964.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,252.33x = 377,232,263,727.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,232,263,727.19/708,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,624.11

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