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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,253.82, 966,295.71 and 413,719.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,253.82, 966,295.71 and 413,719.56 is: 570,900.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,253.82 : 966,295.71 = 413,719.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,253.82/966,295.71 = 413,719.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,253.82x = 966,295.71 × 413,719.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,253.82x = 399,775,435,971.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,775,435,971.09/700,253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,900.76

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