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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,329, 967,834.02 and 399,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,329, 967,834.02 and 399,523 is: 551,341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,329 : 967,834.02 = 399,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,329/967,834.02 = 399,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,329x = 967,834.02 × 399,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,329x = 386,671,951,172.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,671,951,172.46/701,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,341.74

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