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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,965.89, 968,713.11 and 396,107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,965.89, 968,713.11 and 396,107.09 is: 546,627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,965.89 : 968,713.11 = 396,107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,965.89/968,713.11 = 396,107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,965.89x = 968,713.11 × 396,107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,965.89x = 383,714,131,046.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,714,131,046.95/701,965.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,627.89

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