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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,629.84, 966,872.14 and 394,709.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,629.84, 966,872.14 and 394,709.88 is: 544,701.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,629.84 : 966,872.14 = 394,709.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,629.84/966,872.14 = 394,709.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,629.84x = 966,872.14 × 394,709.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,629.84x = 381,633,988,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,633,988,993.74/700,629.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,701.31

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