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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,747.23, 966,967.74 and 394,873.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,747.23, 966,967.74 and 394,873.41 is: 544,889.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,747.23 : 966,967.74 = 394,873.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,747.23/966,967.74 = 394,873.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,747.23x = 966,967.74 × 394,873.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,747.23x = 381,829,848,853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,829,848,853.79/700,747.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,889.56

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