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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,801.21, 973,988.57 and 395,683.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,801.21, 973,988.57 and 395,683.25 is: 546,033.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,801.21 : 973,988.57 = 395,683.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,801.21/973,988.57 = 395,683.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,801.21x = 973,988.57 × 395,683.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,801.21x = 385,390,955,992.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,390,955,992.09/705,801.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,033.29

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