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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,726.18, 968,144.28 and 572,441.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,726.18, 968,144.28 and 572,441.17 is: 789,774.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,726.18 : 968,144.28 = 572,441.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,726.18/968,144.28 = 572,441.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,726.18x = 968,144.28 × 572,441.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,726.18x = 554,205,638,494.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,205,638,494.86/701,726.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,774.77

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