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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,227.73, 987,637.86 and 701,314.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,227.73, 987,637.86 and 701,314.47 is: 965,724.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,227.73 : 987,637.86 = 701,314.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,227.73/987,637.86 = 701,314.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,227.73x = 987,637.86 × 701,314.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,227.73x = 692,644,722,337.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,644,722,337.83/717,227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965,724.96

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