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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,964.89, 968,711.73 and 396,106.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,964.89, 968,711.73 and 396,106.09 is: 546,626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,964.89 : 968,711.73 = 396,106.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,964.89/968,711.73 = 396,106.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,964.89x = 968,711.73 × 396,106.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,964.89x = 383,712,615,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,712,615,707.44/701,964.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,626.51

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