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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,462.23, 973,548.29 and 399,531.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,462.23, 973,548.29 and 399,531.02 is: 551,358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,462.23 : 973,548.29 = 399,531.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,462.23/973,548.29 = 399,531.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,462.23x = 973,548.29 × 399,531.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,462.23x = 388,962,737,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,962,737,454.04/705,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,358.70

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