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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,145.38, 970,290.24 and 412,768.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,145.38, 970,290.24 and 412,768.73 is: 569,591.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,145.38 : 970,290.24 = 412,768.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,145.38/970,290.24 = 412,768.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,145.38x = 970,290.24 × 412,768.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,145.38x = 400,505,470,096.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,505,470,096.20/703,145.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,591.27

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