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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,763.75, 968,375.12 and 415,233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,763.75, 968,375.12 and 415,233.63 is: 572,987.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,763.75 : 968,375.12 = 415,233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,763.75/968,375.12 = 415,233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,763.75x = 968,375.12 × 415,233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,763.75x = 402,101,914,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,101,914,203.12/701,763.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,987.58

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