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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,742.98, 968,323.93 and 395,824.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,742.98, 968,323.93 and 395,824.38 is: 546,191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,742.98 : 968,323.93 = 395,824.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,742.98/968,323.93 = 395,824.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,742.98x = 968,323.93 × 395,824.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,742.98x = 383,286,218,241.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,286,218,241.85/701,742.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,191.74

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