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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,934.20, 1,053,623.70 and 387,617.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,934.20, 1,053,623.70 and 387,617.40 is: 580,997.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,934.20 : 1,053,623.70 = 387,617.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,934.20/1,053,623.70 = 387,617.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,934.20x = 1,053,623.70 × 387,617.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,934.20x = 408,402,879,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,402,879,172.38/702,934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,997.31

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