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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,339.24, 977,479.70 and 386,042.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,339.24, 977,479.70 and 386,042.43 is: 532,723.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,339.24 : 977,479.70 = 386,042.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,339.24/977,479.70 = 386,042.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,339.24x = 977,479.70 × 386,042.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,339.24x = 377,348,636,733.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,348,636,733.46/708,339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,723.04

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