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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,972.38, 972,283.74 and 477,224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,972.38, 972,283.74 and 477,224.22 is: 659,113.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,972.38 : 972,283.74 = 477,224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,972.38/972,283.74 = 477,224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,972.38x = 972,283.74 × 477,224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,972.38x = 463,997,349,440.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,997,349,440.18/703,972.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,113.00

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