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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,706.40, 966,975.76 and 398,900

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,706.40, 966,975.76 and 398,900 is: 550,482.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,706.40 : 966,975.76 = 398,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,706.40/966,975.76 = 398,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,706.40x = 966,975.76 × 398,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,706.40x = 385,726,630,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,726,630,664/700,706.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,482.53

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