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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,262.38, 977,373.64 and 385,965.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,262.38, 977,373.64 and 385,965.62 is: 532,617.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,262.38 : 977,373.64 = 385,965.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,262.38/977,373.64 = 385,965.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,262.38x = 977,373.64 × 385,965.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,262.38x = 377,232,622,934.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,232,622,934.26/708,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,617.05

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