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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,058.88, 970,290.72 and 401,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,058.88, 970,290.72 and 401,298.24 is: 553,831.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,058.88 : 970,290.72 = 401,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,058.88/970,290.72 = 401,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,058.88x = 970,290.72 × 401,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,058.88x = 389,375,958,224.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,375,958,224.33/703,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,831.22

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