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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,131.23, 968,632.81 and 411,595.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,131.23, 968,632.81 and 411,595.57 is: 567,821.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,131.23 : 968,632.81 = 411,595.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,131.23/968,632.81 = 411,595.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,131.23x = 968,632.81 × 411,595.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,131.23x = 398,684,973,734.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,684,973,734.45/702,131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,821.17

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