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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,152.44, 970,281.02 and 392,997.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,152.44, 970,281.02 and 392,997.78 is: 542,298.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,152.44 : 970,281.02 = 392,997.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,152.44/970,281.02 = 392,997.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,152.44x = 970,281.02 × 392,997.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,152.44x = 381,318,286,836.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,318,286,836.14/703,152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,298.18

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