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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,663.54, 977,942.52 and 386,376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,663.54, 977,942.52 and 386,376.42 is: 533,192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,663.54 : 977,942.52 = 386,376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,663.54/977,942.52 = 386,376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,663.54x = 977,942.52 × 386,376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,663.54x = 377,853,929,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,853,929,843.38/708,663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,192.28

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