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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,718.45, 966,991.62 and 378,428.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,718.45, 966,991.62 and 378,428.63 is: 522,231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,718.45 : 966,991.62 = 378,428.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,718.45/966,991.62 = 378,428.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,718.45x = 966,991.62 × 378,428.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,718.45x = 365,937,310,473.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,937,310,473.31/700,718.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,231.59

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