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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,032.46, 987,370.68 and 701,119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,032.46, 987,370.68 and 701,119.98 is: 965,458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,032.46 : 987,370.68 = 701,119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,032.46/987,370.68 = 701,119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,032.46x = 987,370.68 × 701,119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,032.46x = 692,265,311,414.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,265,311,414.19/717,032.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965,458.82

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