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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,902.24, 970,021.68 and 401,124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,902.24, 970,021.68 and 401,124.32 is: 553,561.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,902.24 : 970,021.68 = 401,124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,902.24/970,021.68 = 401,124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,902.24x = 970,021.68 × 401,124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,902.24x = 389,099,286,775.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,099,286,775.26/702,902.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,561.03

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