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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,865.38, 971,711.10 and 550,577.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,865.38, 971,711.10 and 550,577.89 is: 760,092.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,865.38 : 971,711.10 = 550,577.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,865.38/971,711.10 = 550,577.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,865.38x = 971,711.10 × 550,577.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,865.38x = 535,002,647,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,002,647,127.58/703,865.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,092.29

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