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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,589.24, 968,250.54 and 395,649.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,589.24, 968,250.54 and 395,649.72 is: 546,028.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,589.24 : 968,250.54 = 395,649.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,589.24/968,250.54 = 395,649.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,589.24x = 968,250.54 × 395,649.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,589.24x = 383,088,055,040.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,088,055,040.85/701,589.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,028.98

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