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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,447.67, 972,137.70 and 402,699.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,447.67, 972,137.70 and 402,699.99 is: 555,725.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,447.67 : 972,137.70 = 402,699.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,447.67/972,137.70 = 402,699.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,447.67x = 972,137.70 × 402,699.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,447.67x = 391,479,842,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,479,842,068.62/704,447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,725.94

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