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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,536.16, 966,685.08 and 394,599.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,536.16, 966,685.08 and 394,599.16 is: 544,515.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,536.16 : 966,685.08 = 394,599.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,536.16/966,685.08 = 394,599.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,536.16x = 966,685.08 × 394,599.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,536.16x = 381,453,120,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,453,120,552.53/700,536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,515.96

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