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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,691.95, 968,333.55 and 395,767.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,691.95, 968,333.55 and 395,767.37 is: 546,158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,691.95 : 968,333.55 = 395,767.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,691.95/968,333.55 = 395,767.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,691.95x = 968,333.55 × 395,767.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,691.95x = 383,234,817,524.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,234,817,524.60/701,691.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,158.21

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