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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,882.58, 967,217.81 and 378,592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,882.58, 967,217.81 and 378,592.68 is: 522,457.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,882.58 : 967,217.81 = 378,592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,882.58/967,217.81 = 378,592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,882.58x = 967,217.81 × 378,592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,882.58x = 366,181,580,938.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,181,580,938.67/700,882.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,457.82

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