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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,990.72, 970,205.76 and 401,235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,990.72, 970,205.76 and 401,235.84 is: 553,750.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,990.72 : 970,205.76 = 401,235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,990.72/970,205.76 = 401,235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,990.72x = 970,205.76 × 401,235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,990.72x = 389,281,323,086.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,281,323,086.44/702,990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,750.30

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