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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,962.24, 968,708.10 and 396,103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,962.24, 968,708.10 and 396,103.46 is: 546,622.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,962.24 : 968,708.10 = 396,103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,962.24/968,708.10 = 396,103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,962.24x = 968,708.10 × 396,103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,962.24x = 383,708,630,140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,708,630,140.03/701,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,622.89

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