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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,885.30, 967,222.10 and 378,595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,885.30, 967,222.10 and 378,595.40 is: 522,461.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,885.30 : 967,222.10 = 378,595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,885.30/967,222.10 = 378,595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,885.30x = 967,222.10 × 378,595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,885.30x = 366,185,837,838.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,185,837,838.34/700,885.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,461.86

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