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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,364.57, 967,863.69 and 395,438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,364.57, 967,863.69 and 395,438.24 is: 545,693.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,364.57 : 967,863.69 = 395,438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,364.57/967,863.69 = 395,438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,364.57x = 967,863.69 × 395,438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,364.57x = 382,730,309,294.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,730,309,294.19/701,364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,693.82

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