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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,741.61, 968,366.39 and 395,809.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,741.61, 968,366.39 and 395,809.29 is: 546,195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,741.61 : 968,366.39 = 395,809.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,741.61/968,366.39 = 395,809.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,741.61x = 968,366.39 × 395,809.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,741.61x = 383,288,411,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,288,411,306.72/701,741.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,195.93

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