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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,961.64, 968,707.24 and 396,102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,961.64, 968,707.24 and 396,102.84 is: 546,622.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,961.64 : 968,707.24 = 396,102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,961.64/968,707.24 = 396,102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,961.64x = 968,707.24 × 396,102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,961.64x = 383,707,688,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,707,688,892.56/701,961.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,622.02

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