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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,934.51, 968,669.78 and 396,075.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,934.51, 968,669.78 and 396,075.81 is: 546,584.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,934.51 : 968,669.78 = 396,075.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,934.51/968,669.78 = 396,075.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,934.51x = 968,669.78 × 396,075.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,934.51x = 383,666,665,755.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,666,665,755.64/701,934.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,584.70

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