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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,014, 975,517.68 and 401,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,014, 975,517.68 and 401,017.24 is: 553,312.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,014 : 975,517.68 = 401,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,014/975,517.68 = 401,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,014x = 975,517.68 × 401,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,014x = 391,199,407,604.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,199,407,604.80/707,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,312.11

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