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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,071, 967,477.98 and 399,293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,071, 967,477.98 and 399,293.08 is: 551,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,071 : 967,477.98 = 399,293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,071/967,477.98 = 399,293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,071x = 967,477.98 × 399,293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,071x = 386,307,262,466.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,307,262,466.38/701,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,024.45

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