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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,163.94, 970,293.40 and 397,273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,163.94, 970,293.40 and 397,273.71 is: 548,196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,163.94 : 970,293.40 = 397,273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,163.94/970,293.40 = 397,273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,163.94x = 970,293.40 × 397,273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,163.94x = 385,472,058,806.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,472,058,806.51/703,163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,196.57

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