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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,425.32, 968,026.32 and 395,560.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,425.32, 968,026.32 and 395,560.68 is: 545,907.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,425.32 : 968,026.32 = 395,560.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,425.32/968,026.32 = 395,560.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,425.32x = 968,026.32 × 395,560.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,425.32x = 382,913,149,397.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,913,149,397.10/701,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,907.22

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