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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,451.28, 966,669.82 and 390,402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,451.28, 966,669.82 and 390,402.12 is: 538,781.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,451.28 : 966,669.82 = 390,402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,451.28/966,669.82 = 390,402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,451.28x = 966,669.82 × 390,402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,451.28x = 377,389,947,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,389,947,068.02/700,451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,781.15

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