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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,695.52, 977,981.76 and 386,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,695.52, 977,981.76 and 386,406.24 is: 533,230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,695.52 : 977,981.76 = 386,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,695.52/977,981.76 = 386,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,695.52x = 977,981.76 × 386,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,695.52x = 377,898,254,670.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,898,254,670.18/708,695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,230.77

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