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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,957.24, 968,701.19 and 396,098.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,957.24, 968,701.19 and 396,098.46 is: 546,615.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,957.24 : 968,701.19 = 396,098.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,957.24/968,701.19 = 396,098.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,957.24x = 968,701.19 × 396,098.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,957.24x = 383,701,049,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,701,049,559.17/701,957.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,615.99

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