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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,728.23, 967,004.71 and 378,438.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,728.23, 967,004.71 and 378,438.39 is: 522,244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,728.23 : 967,004.71 = 378,438.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,728.23/967,004.71 = 378,438.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,728.23x = 967,004.71 × 378,438.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,728.23x = 365,951,704,628.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,951,704,628.72/700,728.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,244.84

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