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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,025.73, 972,936.71 and 403,219.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,025.73, 972,936.71 and 403,219.73 is: 556,443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,025.73 : 972,936.71 = 403,219.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,025.73/972,936.71 = 403,219.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,025.73x = 972,936.71 × 403,219.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,025.73x = 392,307,277,513.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,307,277,513.29/705,025.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,443.92

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