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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,702.57, 973,654.99 and 399,730.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,702.57, 973,654.99 and 399,730.33 is: 551,506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,702.57 : 973,654.99 = 399,730.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,702.57/973,654.99 = 399,730.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,702.57x = 973,654.99 × 399,730.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,702.57x = 389,199,430,458.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,199,430,458.85/705,702.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,506.32

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