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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,701.53, 966,968.08 and 378,411.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,701.53, 966,968.08 and 378,411.62 is: 522,208.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,701.53 : 966,968.08 = 378,411.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,701.53/966,968.08 = 378,411.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,701.53x = 966,968.08 × 378,411.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,701.53x = 365,911,951,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,911,951,860.22/700,701.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,208.01

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