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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,767, 968,379.60 and 415,236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,767, 968,379.60 and 415,236.88 is: 572,992.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,767 : 968,379.60 = 415,236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,767/968,379.60 = 415,236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,767x = 968,379.60 × 415,236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,767x = 402,106,923,759.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,106,923,759.65/701,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,992.07

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