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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,397.07, 970,578.27 and 416,870.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,397.07, 970,578.27 and 416,870.91 is: 575,216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,397.07 : 970,578.27 = 416,870.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,397.07/970,578.27 = 416,870.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,397.07x = 970,578.27 × 416,870.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,397.07x = 404,605,846,641.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,605,846,641.13/703,397.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,216.85

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