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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,545, 966,753.18 and 398,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,545, 966,753.18 and 398,739 is: 550,260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,545 : 966,753.18 = 398,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,545/966,753.18 = 398,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,545x = 966,753.18 × 398,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,545x = 385,482,196,240.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,482,196,240.02/700,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,260.43

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