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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,941.76, 968,679.80 and 396,083.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,941.76, 968,679.80 and 396,083.08 is: 546,594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,941.76 : 968,679.80 = 396,083.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,941.76/968,679.80 = 396,083.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,941.76x = 968,679.80 × 396,083.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,941.76x = 383,677,678,717.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,677,678,717.78/701,941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,594.75

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