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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,738.48, 968,161.20 and 572,453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,738.48, 968,161.20 and 572,453.44 is: 789,791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,738.48 : 968,161.20 = 572,453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,738.48/968,161.20 = 572,453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,738.48x = 968,161.20 × 572,453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,738.48x = 554,227,209,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,227,209,414.53/701,738.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,791.67

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