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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,705.05, 968,297.28 and 395,683.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,705.05, 968,297.28 and 395,683.61 is: 546,011.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,705.05 : 968,297.28 = 395,683.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,705.05/968,297.28 = 395,683.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,705.05x = 968,297.28 × 395,683.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,705.05x = 383,139,363,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,139,363,303.58/701,705.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,011.98

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