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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,900.43, 968,741.69 and 396,063.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,900.43, 968,741.69 and 396,063.51 is: 546,634.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,900.43 : 968,741.69 = 396,063.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,900.43/968,741.69 = 396,063.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,900.43x = 968,741.69 × 396,063.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,900.43x = 383,683,234,024.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,683,234,024.73/701,900.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,634.85

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