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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,914.41, 967,262.74 and 378,624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,914.41, 967,262.74 and 378,624.50 is: 522,502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,914.41 : 967,262.74 = 378,624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,914.41/967,262.74 = 378,624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,914.41x = 967,262.74 × 378,624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,914.41x = 366,229,372,930.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,229,372,930.80/700,914.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,502.28

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