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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,162.72, 970,538.16 and 401,531.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,162.72, 970,538.16 and 401,531.68 is: 554,212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,162.72 : 970,538.16 = 401,531.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,162.72/970,538.16 = 401,531.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,162.72x = 970,538.16 × 401,531.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,162.72x = 389,701,817,888.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,701,817,888.91/703,162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,212.85

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