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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,371.53, 970,693.67 and 397,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,371.53, 970,693.67 and 397,440 is: 548,490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,371.53 : 970,693.67 = 397,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,371.53/970,693.67 = 397,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,371.53x = 970,693.67 × 397,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,371.53x = 385,792,493,198.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,792,493,198.40/703,371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,490.34

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