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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,263.52, 977,368.86 and 385,972.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,263.52, 977,368.86 and 385,972.62 is: 532,623.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,263.52 : 977,368.86 = 385,972.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,263.52/977,368.86 = 385,972.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,263.52x = 977,368.86 × 385,972.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,263.52x = 377,237,619,600.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,237,619,600.61/708,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,623.25

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