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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,984.58, 972,893.88 and 399,061.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,984.58, 972,893.88 and 399,061.35 is: 550,713.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,984.58 : 972,893.88 = 399,061.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,984.58/972,893.88 = 399,061.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,984.58x = 972,893.88 × 399,061.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,984.58x = 388,244,345,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,244,345,159.54/704,984.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,713.24

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