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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,710.60, 966,980.43 and 378,420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,710.60, 966,980.43 and 378,420.60 is: 522,220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,710.60 : 966,980.43 = 378,420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,710.60/966,980.43 = 378,420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,710.60x = 966,980.43 × 378,420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,710.60x = 365,925,314,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,925,314,508.86/700,710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,220.32

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