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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,259.12, 977,372.76 and 385,962.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,259.12, 977,372.76 and 385,962.64 is: 532,614.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,259.12 : 977,372.76 = 385,962.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,259.12/977,372.76 = 385,962.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,259.12x = 977,372.76 × 385,962.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,259.12x = 377,229,370,713.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,229,370,713.69/708,259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,614.91

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