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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,452.17, 968,014.26 and 395,543.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,452.17, 968,014.26 and 395,543.16 is: 545,855.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,452.17 : 968,014.26 = 395,543.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,452.17/968,014.26 = 395,543.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,452.17x = 968,014.26 × 395,543.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,452.17x = 382,891,419,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,891,419,325.46/701,452.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,855.35

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