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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,709.60, 966,979.05 and 378,419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,709.60, 966,979.05 and 378,419.60 is: 522,218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,709.60 : 966,979.05 = 378,419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,709.60/966,979.05 = 378,419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,709.60x = 966,979.05 × 378,419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,709.60x = 365,923,825,309.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,923,825,309.38/700,709.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,218.94

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