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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,439.64, 972,126.70 and 402,640.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,439.64, 972,126.70 and 402,640.12 is: 555,643.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,439.64 : 972,126.70 = 402,640.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,439.64/972,126.70 = 402,640.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,439.64x = 972,126.70 × 402,640.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,439.64x = 391,417,211,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,417,211,143.20/704,439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,643.36

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