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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,363.68, 966,505.82 and 398,557.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,363.68, 966,505.82 and 398,557.68 is: 550,011.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,363.68 : 966,505.82 = 398,557.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,363.68/966,505.82 = 398,557.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,363.68x = 966,505.82 × 398,557.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,363.68x = 385,208,315,332.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,208,315,332.91/700,363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,011.84

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