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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,251.53, 967,685.38 and 406,878.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,251.53, 967,685.38 and 406,878.47 is: 561,468.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,251.53 : 967,685.38 = 406,878.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,251.53/967,685.38 = 406,878.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,251.53x = 967,685.38 × 406,878.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,251.53x = 393,730,344,196.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,730,344,196.04/701,251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,468.07

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