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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,405.16, 972,069.70 and 402,591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,405.16, 972,069.70 and 402,591.40 is: 555,570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,405.16 : 972,069.70 = 402,591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,405.16/972,069.70 = 402,591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,405.16x = 972,069.70 × 402,591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,405.16x = 391,346,901,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,346,901,420.58/704,405.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,570.75

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