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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,728.68, 968,147.72 and 572,443.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,728.68, 968,147.72 and 572,443.67 is: 789,778.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,728.68 : 968,147.72 = 572,443.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,728.68/968,147.72 = 572,443.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,728.68x = 968,147.72 × 572,443.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,728.68x = 554,210,033,938.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,210,033,938.93/701,728.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,778.23

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