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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,291.54, 977,413.80 and 385,994.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,291.54, 977,413.80 and 385,994.72 is: 532,657.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,291.54 : 977,413.80 = 385,994.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,291.54/977,413.80 = 385,994.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,291.54x = 977,413.80 × 385,994.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,291.54x = 377,276,566,055.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,276,566,055.14/708,291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,657.17

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