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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,262.02, 977,366.77 and 385,971.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,262.02, 977,366.77 and 385,971.14 is: 532,621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,262.02 : 977,366.77 = 385,971.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,262.02/977,366.77 = 385,971.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,262.02x = 977,366.77 × 385,971.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,262.02x = 377,235,366,415.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,235,366,415.02/708,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,621.20

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