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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,727.23, 966,940.14 and 394,853.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,727.23, 966,940.14 and 394,853.41 is: 544,861.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,727.23 : 966,940.14 = 394,853.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,727.23/966,940.14 = 394,853.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,727.23x = 966,940.14 × 394,853.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,727.23x = 381,799,611,544.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,799,611,544.88/700,727.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,861.96

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