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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,900.24, 970,018.92 and 401,122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,900.24, 970,018.92 and 401,122.32 is: 553,558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,900.24 : 970,018.92 = 401,122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,900.24/970,018.92 = 401,122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,900.24x = 970,018.92 × 401,122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,900.24x = 389,096,239,634.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,096,239,634.29/702,900.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,558.27

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