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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,277.04, 977,393.91 and 385,980.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,277.04, 977,393.91 and 385,980.23 is: 532,637.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,277.04 : 977,393.91 = 385,980.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,277.04/977,393.91 = 385,980.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,277.04x = 977,393.91 × 385,980.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,277.04x = 377,254,726,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,254,726,182.40/708,277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,637.24

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