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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,756.68, 967,045.14 and 398,950.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,756.68, 967,045.14 and 398,950.68 is: 550,552.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,756.68 : 967,045.14 = 398,950.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,756.68/967,045.14 = 398,950.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,756.68x = 967,045.14 × 398,950.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,756.68x = 385,803,316,193.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,803,316,193.70/700,756.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,552.46

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