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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,881.46, 972,504.81 and 398,927.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,881.46, 972,504.81 and 398,927.45 is: 550,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,881.46 : 972,504.81 = 398,927.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,881.46/972,504.81 = 398,927.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,881.46x = 972,504.81 × 398,927.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,881.46x = 387,958,863,966.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,958,863,966.04/704,881.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,388.80

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