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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,418.93, 972,815.03 and 544,018.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,418.93, 972,815.03 and 544,018.33 is: 750,233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,418.93 : 972,815.03 = 544,018.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,418.93/972,815.03 = 544,018.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,418.93x = 972,815.03 × 544,018.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,418.93x = 529,229,205,299.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,229,205,299.41/705,418.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,233.91

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