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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,726.38, 966,966.64 and 394,820.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,726.38, 966,966.64 and 394,820.84 is: 544,832.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,726.38 : 966,966.64 = 394,820.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,726.38/966,966.64 = 394,820.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,726.38x = 966,966.64 × 394,820.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,726.38x = 381,778,575,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,778,575,234.89/700,726.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,832.60

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