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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,519.89, 966,741.18 and 414,285.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,519.89, 966,741.18 and 414,285.33 is: 571,727.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,519.89 : 966,741.18 = 414,285.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,519.89/966,741.18 = 414,285.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,519.89x = 966,741.18 × 414,285.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,519.89x = 400,506,688,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,506,688,780.89/700,519.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,727.79

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