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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,381.43, 977,567.12 and 386,091.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,381.43, 977,567.12 and 386,091.79 is: 532,807.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,381.43 : 977,567.12 = 386,091.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,381.43/977,567.12 = 386,091.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,381.43x = 977,567.12 × 386,091.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,381.43x = 377,430,639,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,430,639,205.95/708,381.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,807.08

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