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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,040.18, 968,731.98 and 396,098.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,040.18, 968,731.98 and 396,098.98 is: 546,569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,040.18 : 968,731.98 = 396,098.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,040.18/968,731.98 = 396,098.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,040.18x = 968,731.98 × 396,098.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,040.18x = 383,713,749,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,713,749,171.38/702,040.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,569.50

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