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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,015.81, 987,347.75 and 701,103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,015.81, 987,347.75 and 701,103.36 is: 965,435.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,015.81 : 987,347.75 = 701,103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,015.81/987,347.75 = 701,103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,015.81x = 987,347.75 × 701,103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,015.81x = 692,232,821,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,232,821,829.46/717,015.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965,435.93

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