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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,730.66, 970,378.04 and 522,778.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,730.66, 970,378.04 and 522,778.28 is: 720,861.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,730.66 : 970,378.04 = 522,778.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,730.66/970,378.04 = 522,778.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,730.66x = 970,378.04 × 522,778.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,730.66x = 507,292,559,156.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,292,559,156.03/703,730.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,861.82

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