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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,335.24, 977,474.18 and 386,038.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,335.24, 977,474.18 and 386,038.43 is: 532,717.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,335.24 : 977,474.18 = 386,038.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,335.24/977,474.18 = 386,038.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,335.24x = 977,474.18 × 386,038.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,335.24x = 377,342,590,995.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,342,590,995.17/708,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,717.52

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