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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,489.92, 966,687.84 and 398,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,489.92, 966,687.84 and 398,712 is: 550,229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,489.92 : 966,687.84 = 398,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,489.92/966,687.84 = 398,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,489.92x = 966,687.84 × 398,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,489.92x = 385,430,042,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,430,042,062.08/700,489.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,229.25

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