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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,729.64, 971,252.58 and 553,954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,729.64, 971,252.58 and 553,954.28 is: 764,540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,729.64 : 971,252.58 = 553,954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,729.64/971,252.58 = 553,954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,729.64x = 971,252.58 × 553,954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,729.64x = 538,029,523,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,029,523,652.04/703,729.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,540.09

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