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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,288.28, 977,409.30 and 385,991.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,288.28, 977,409.30 and 385,991.45 is: 532,652.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,288.28 : 977,409.30 = 385,991.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,288.28/977,409.30 = 385,991.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,288.28x = 977,409.30 × 385,991.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,288.28x = 377,271,632,950.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,271,632,950.49/708,288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,652.66

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