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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,259.38, 977,369.51 and 385,962.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,259.38, 977,369.51 and 385,962.61 is: 532,612.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,259.38 : 977,369.51 = 385,962.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,259.38/977,369.51 = 385,962.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,259.38x = 977,369.51 × 385,962.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,259.38x = 377,228,087,014.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,228,087,014.02/708,259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,612.91

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