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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,267.14, 977,408.84 and 385,977.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,267.14, 977,408.84 and 385,977.32 is: 532,648.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,267.14 : 977,408.84 = 385,977.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,267.14/977,408.84 = 385,977.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,267.14x = 977,408.84 × 385,977.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,267.14x = 377,257,644,607.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,257,644,607.51/708,267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,648.80

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