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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,265.02, 977,370.91 and 385,974.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,265.02, 977,370.91 and 385,974.14 is: 532,625.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,265.02 : 977,370.91 = 385,974.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,265.02/977,370.91 = 385,974.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,265.02x = 977,370.91 × 385,974.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,265.02x = 377,239,896,448.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,239,896,448.27/708,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,625.34

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