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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,189.24, 973,161.15 and 403,383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,189.24, 973,161.15 and 403,383.24 is: 556,668.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,189.24 : 973,161.15 = 403,383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,189.24/973,161.15 = 403,383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,189.24x = 973,161.15 × 403,383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,189.24x = 392,556,896,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,556,896,216.44/705,189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,668.87

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