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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,365.07, 967,864.38 and 395,438.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,365.07, 967,864.38 and 395,438.73 is: 545,694.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,365.07 : 967,864.38 = 395,438.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,365.07/967,864.38 = 395,438.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,365.07x = 967,864.38 × 395,438.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,365.07x = 382,731,061,239.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,731,061,239.44/701,365.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,694.50

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