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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,882.32, 967,217.97 and 378,592.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,882.32, 967,217.97 and 378,592.41 is: 522,457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,882.32 : 967,217.97 = 378,592.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,882.32/967,217.97 = 378,592.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,882.32x = 967,217.97 × 378,592.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,882.32x = 366,181,382,257.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,181,382,257.61/700,882.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,457.72

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