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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,005.95, 972,805.57 and 403,141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,005.95, 972,805.57 and 403,141.63 is: 556,276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,005.95 : 972,805.57 = 403,141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,005.95/972,805.57 = 403,141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,005.95x = 972,805.57 × 403,141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,005.95x = 392,178,423,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,178,423,162.88/705,005.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,276.76

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