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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,708.79, 966,978.09 and 378,418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,708.79, 966,978.09 and 378,418.88 is: 522,218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,708.79 : 966,978.09 = 378,418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,708.79/966,978.09 = 378,418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,708.79x = 966,978.09 × 378,418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,708.79x = 365,922,765,802.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,922,765,802.34/700,708.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,218.03

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