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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,259.28, 971,864.52 and 398,330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,259.28, 971,864.52 and 398,330.32 is: 549,688.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,259.28 : 971,864.52 = 398,330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,259.28/971,864.52 = 398,330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,259.28x = 971,864.52 × 398,330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,259.28x = 387,123,105,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,123,105,248.25/704,259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,688.33

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