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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,937.76, 968,674.26 and 396,079.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,937.76, 968,674.26 and 396,079.06 is: 546,589.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,937.76 : 968,674.26 = 396,079.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,937.76/968,674.26 = 396,079.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,937.76x = 968,674.26 × 396,079.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,937.76x = 383,671,590,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,671,590,347.00/701,937.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,589.19

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