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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,002.02, 965,952.71 and 394,062.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,002.02, 965,952.71 and 394,062.59 is: 543,778.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,002.02 : 965,952.71 = 394,062.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,002.02/965,952.71 = 394,062.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,002.02x = 965,952.71 × 394,062.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,002.02x = 380,645,828,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,645,828,642.42/700,002.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,778.18

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