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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,543.20, 966,679.74 and 394,611.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,543.20, 966,679.74 and 394,611.06 is: 544,523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,543.20 : 966,679.74 = 394,611.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,543.20/966,679.74 = 394,611.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,543.20x = 966,679.74 × 394,611.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,543.20x = 381,462,516,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,462,516,881.92/700,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,523.90

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