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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,388.91, 973,496.73 and 399,519.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,388.91, 973,496.73 and 399,519.69 is: 551,371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,388.91 : 973,496.73 = 399,519.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,388.91/973,496.73 = 399,519.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,388.91x = 973,496.73 × 399,519.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,388.91x = 388,931,112,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,931,112,861.82/705,388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,371.18

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