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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,932.08, 967,285.32 and 399,126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,932.08, 967,285.32 and 399,126.08 is: 550,793.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,932.08 : 967,285.32 = 399,126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,932.08/967,285.32 = 399,126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,932.08x = 967,285.32 × 399,126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,932.08x = 386,068,798,013.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,068,798,013.15/700,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,793.45

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