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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,231.68, 966,323.70 and 398,425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,231.68, 966,323.70 and 398,425.68 is: 549,829.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,231.68 : 966,323.70 = 398,425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,231.68/966,323.70 = 398,425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,231.68x = 966,323.70 × 398,425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,231.68x = 385,008,177,272.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,008,177,272.62/700,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,829.70

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