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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,831.88, 969,977.46 and 401,071.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,831.88, 969,977.46 and 401,071.24 is: 553,517.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,831.88 : 969,977.46 = 401,071.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,831.88/969,977.46 = 401,071.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,831.88x = 969,977.46 × 401,071.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,831.88x = 389,030,062,654.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,030,062,654.25/702,831.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,517.95

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