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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,315.08, 967,578.42 and 399,295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,315.08, 967,578.42 and 399,295.24 is: 550,892.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,315.08 : 967,578.42 = 399,295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,315.08/967,578.42 = 399,295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,315.08x = 967,578.42 × 399,295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,315.08x = 386,349,457,432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,349,457,432.72/701,315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,892.84

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