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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,314.58, 967,577.73 and 399,294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,314.58, 967,577.73 and 399,294.74 is: 550,892.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,314.58 : 967,577.73 = 399,294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,314.58/967,577.73 = 399,294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,314.58x = 967,577.73 × 399,294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,314.58x = 386,348,698,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,348,698,130.14/701,314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,892.15

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