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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,635.48, 966,879.90 and 394,715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,635.48, 966,879.90 and 394,715.52 is: 544,709.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,635.48 : 966,879.90 = 394,715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,635.48/966,879.90 = 394,715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,635.48x = 966,879.90 × 394,715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,635.48x = 381,642,502,506.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,642,502,506.05/700,635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,709.07

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