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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,364.08, 974,761.74 and 400,468.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,364.08, 974,761.74 and 400,468.66 is: 552,635.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,364.08 : 974,761.74 = 400,468.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,364.08/974,761.74 = 400,468.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,364.08x = 974,761.74 × 400,468.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,364.08x = 390,361,527,837.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,361,527,837.07/706,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,635.02

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