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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,252.48, 967,926.72 and 414,872.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,252.48, 967,926.72 and 414,872.64 is: 572,641.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,252.48 : 967,926.72 = 414,872.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,252.48/967,926.72 = 414,872.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,252.48x = 967,926.72 × 414,872.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,252.48x = 401,566,313,652.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,566,313,652.94/701,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,641.56

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