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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,027.99, 972,835.97 and 403,163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,027.99, 972,835.97 and 403,163.67 is: 556,307.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,027.99 : 972,835.97 = 403,163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,027.99/972,835.97 = 403,163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,027.99x = 972,835.97 × 403,163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,027.99x = 392,212,117,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,212,117,957.39/705,027.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,307.16

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