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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,883.90, 967,220.19 and 378,593.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,883.90, 967,220.19 and 378,593.98 is: 522,459.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,883.90 : 967,220.19 = 378,593.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,883.90/967,220.19 = 378,593.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,883.90x = 967,220.19 × 378,593.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,883.90x = 366,183,738,850.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,183,738,850.41/700,883.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,459.91

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