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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,549.75, 966,759.75 and 398,743.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,549.75, 966,759.75 and 398,743.75 is: 550,267.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,549.75 : 966,759.75 = 398,743.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,549.75/966,759.75 = 398,743.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,549.75x = 966,759.75 × 398,743.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,549.75x = 385,489,408,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,489,408,064.06/700,549.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,267.00

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