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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,002.52, 968,763.69 and 396,143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,002.52, 968,763.69 and 396,143.91 is: 546,678.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,002.52 : 968,763.69 = 396,143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,002.52/968,763.69 = 396,143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,002.52x = 968,763.69 × 396,143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,002.52x = 383,769,836,022.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,769,836,022.63/702,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,678.72

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