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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,747.37, 968,355.54 and 395,725.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,747.37, 968,355.54 and 395,725.59 is: 546,069.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,747.37 : 968,355.54 = 395,725.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,747.37/968,355.54 = 395,725.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,747.37x = 968,355.54 × 395,725.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,747.37x = 383,203,067,396.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,203,067,396.27/701,747.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,069.83

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