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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,389.94, 970,142.52 and 605,439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,389.94, 970,142.52 and 605,439.88 is: 835,046.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,389.94 : 970,142.52 = 605,439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,389.94/970,142.52 = 605,439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,389.94x = 970,142.52 × 605,439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,389.94x = 587,362,970,891.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,362,970,891.70/703,389.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,046.02

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