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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,150.44, 970,278.26 and 392,995.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,150.44, 970,278.26 and 392,995.78 is: 542,295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,150.44 : 970,278.26 = 392,995.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,150.44/970,278.26 = 392,995.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,150.44x = 970,278.26 × 392,995.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,150.44x = 381,315,261,605.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,315,261,605.74/703,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,295.42

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