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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,187.68, 966,262.94 and 398,381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,187.68, 966,262.94 and 398,381.68 is: 549,768.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,187.68 : 966,262.94 = 398,381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,187.68/966,262.94 = 398,381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,187.68x = 966,262.94 × 398,381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,187.68x = 384,941,453,358.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,941,453,358.94/700,187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,768.96

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