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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,935.76, 968,671.50 and 396,077.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,935.76, 968,671.50 and 396,077.06 is: 546,586.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,935.76 : 968,671.50 = 396,077.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,935.76/968,671.50 = 396,077.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,935.76x = 968,671.50 × 396,077.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,935.76x = 383,668,559,825.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,668,559,825.79/701,935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,586.43

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