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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,399.07, 970,581.03 and 416,872.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,399.07, 970,581.03 and 416,872.91 is: 575,219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,399.07 : 970,581.03 = 416,872.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,399.07/970,581.03 = 416,872.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,399.07x = 970,581.03 × 416,872.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,399.07x = 404,608,938,366.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,608,938,366.90/703,399.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,219.61

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