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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,186.68, 966,261.56 and 398,380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,186.68, 966,261.56 and 398,380.68 is: 549,767.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,186.68 : 966,261.56 = 398,380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,186.68/966,261.56 = 398,380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,186.68x = 966,261.56 × 398,380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,186.68x = 384,939,935,338.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,939,935,338.76/700,186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,767.58

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