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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,095.34, 973,091.81 and 399,225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,095.34, 973,091.81 and 399,225.62 is: 550,965.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,095.34 : 973,091.81 = 399,225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,095.34/973,091.81 = 399,225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,095.34x = 973,091.81 × 399,225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,095.34x = 388,483,177,296.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,483,177,296.78/705,095.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,965.46

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