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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,771.64, 968,386.38 and 395,831.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,771.64, 968,386.38 and 395,831.16 is: 546,214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,771.64 : 968,386.38 = 395,831.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,771.64/968,386.38 = 395,831.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,771.64x = 968,386.38 × 395,831.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,771.64x = 383,317,504,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,317,504,123.60/701,771.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,214.01

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