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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,771.62, 968,450.61 and 387,453.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,771.62, 968,450.61 and 387,453.55 is: 534,689.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,771.62 : 968,450.61 = 387,453.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,771.62/968,450.61 = 387,453.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,771.62x = 968,450.61 × 387,453.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,771.62x = 375,229,626,844.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,229,626,844.17/701,771.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,689.09

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