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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,084, 966,120.78 and 398,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,084, 966,120.78 and 398,278 is: 549,626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,084 : 966,120.78 = 398,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,084/966,120.78 = 398,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,084x = 966,120.78 × 398,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,084x = 384,784,652,016.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,784,652,016.84/700,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,626.40

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