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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,259.13, 977,369.13 and 385,962.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,259.13, 977,369.13 and 385,962.30 is: 532,612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,259.13 : 977,369.13 = 385,962.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,259.13/977,369.13 = 385,962.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,259.13x = 977,369.13 × 385,962.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,259.13x = 377,227,637,363.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,227,637,363.80/708,259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,612.46

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