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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,736.48, 968,158.44 and 572,451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,736.48, 968,158.44 and 572,451.44 is: 789,788.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,736.48 : 968,158.44 = 572,451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,736.48/968,158.44 = 572,451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,736.48x = 968,158.44 × 572,451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,736.48x = 554,223,688,285.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,223,688,285.36/701,736.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,788.91

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