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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,949.12, 972,851.55 and 414,508.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,949.12, 972,851.55 and 414,508.23 is: 572,034.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,949.12 : 972,851.55 = 414,508.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,949.12/972,851.55 = 414,508.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,949.12x = 972,851.55 × 414,508.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,949.12x = 403,254,974,043.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,254,974,043.26/704,949.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,034.15

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