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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,228.68, 966,319.56 and 398,422.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,228.68, 966,319.56 and 398,422.68 is: 549,825.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,228.68 : 966,319.56 = 398,422.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,228.68/966,319.56 = 398,422.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,228.68x = 966,319.56 × 398,422.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,228.68x = 385,003,628,831.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,003,628,831.62/700,228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,825.56

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