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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,290.54, 977,412.42 and 385,993.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,290.54, 977,412.42 and 385,993.72 is: 532,655.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,290.54 : 977,412.42 = 385,993.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,290.54/977,412.42 = 385,993.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,290.54x = 977,412.42 × 385,993.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,290.54x = 377,275,051,693.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,275,051,693.82/708,290.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,655.78

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