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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,727.69, 968,146.35 and 572,442.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,727.69, 968,146.35 and 572,442.66 is: 789,776.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,727.69 : 968,146.35 = 572,442.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,727.69/968,146.35 = 572,442.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,727.69x = 968,146.35 × 572,442.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,727.69x = 554,208,271,863.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,208,271,863.29/701,727.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,776.83

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