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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,004.27, 965,955.80 and 394,064.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,004.27, 965,955.80 and 394,064.84 is: 543,781.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,004.27 : 965,955.80 = 394,064.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,004.27/965,955.80 = 394,064.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,004.27x = 965,955.80 × 394,064.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,004.27x = 380,649,221,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,649,221,174.12/700,004.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,781.28

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