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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,943.76, 968,682.54 and 396,085.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,943.76, 968,682.54 and 396,085.06 is: 546,597.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,943.76 : 968,682.54 = 396,085.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,943.76/968,682.54 = 396,085.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,943.76x = 968,682.54 × 396,085.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,943.76x = 383,680,681,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,680,681,976.85/701,943.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,597.47

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