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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,367.97, 967,868.38 and 395,441.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,367.97, 967,868.38 and 395,441.63 is: 545,698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,367.97 : 967,868.38 = 395,441.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,367.97/967,868.38 = 395,441.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,367.97x = 967,868.38 × 395,441.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,367.97x = 382,735,449,812.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,735,449,812.66/701,367.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,698.50

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