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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,737.14, 968,338.77 and 395,796.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,737.14, 968,338.77 and 395,796.66 is: 546,166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,737.14 : 968,338.77 = 395,796.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,737.14/968,338.77 = 395,796.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,737.14x = 968,338.77 × 395,796.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,737.14x = 383,265,250,914.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,265,250,914.51/701,737.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,166.40

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