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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,450.28, 966,668.44 and 390,401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,450.28, 966,668.44 and 390,401.12 is: 538,779.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,450.28 : 966,668.44 = 390,401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,450.28/966,668.44 = 390,401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,450.28x = 966,668.44 × 390,401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,450.28x = 377,388,441,644.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,388,441,644.65/700,450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,779.77

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