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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,558.44, 966,713.24 and 394,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,558.44, 966,713.24 and 394,537 is: 544,428.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,558.44 : 966,713.24 = 394,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,558.44/966,713.24 = 394,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,558.44x = 966,713.24 × 394,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,558.44x = 381,404,141,569.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,404,141,569.88/700,558.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,428.73

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