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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,043.41, 964,670.67 and 393,119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,043.41, 964,670.67 and 393,119.70 is: 542,499.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,043.41 : 964,670.67 = 393,119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,043.41/964,670.67 = 393,119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,043.41x = 964,670.67 × 393,119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,043.41x = 379,231,044,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,231,044,389.20/699,043.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,499.99

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