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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,199.69, 973,165.53 and 399,268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,199.69, 973,165.53 and 399,268.14 is: 550,984.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,199.69 : 973,165.53 = 399,268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,199.69/973,165.53 = 399,268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,199.69x = 973,165.53 × 399,268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,199.69x = 388,553,991,075.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,553,991,075.21/705,199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,984.35

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