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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,186.94, 973,157.97 and 403,380.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,186.94, 973,157.97 and 403,380.94 is: 556,665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,186.94 : 973,157.97 = 403,380.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,186.94/973,157.97 = 403,380.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,186.94x = 973,157.97 × 403,380.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,186.94x = 392,553,375,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,553,375,786.88/705,186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,665.69

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