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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,269.82, 977,383.90 and 385,972.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,269.82, 977,383.90 and 385,972.98 is: 532,627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,269.82 : 977,383.90 = 385,972.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,269.82/977,383.90 = 385,972.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,269.82x = 977,383.90 × 385,972.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,269.82x = 377,243,773,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,243,773,304.30/708,269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,627.21

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