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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,157.58, 969,232 and 625,427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,157.58, 969,232 and 625,427.24 is: 864,547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,157.58 : 969,232 = 625,427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,157.58/969,232 = 625,427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,157.58x = 969,232 × 625,427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,157.58x = 606,184,094,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,184,094,679.68/701,157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,547.59

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