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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,184.38, 967,473.78 and 442,750.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,184.38, 967,473.78 and 442,750.68 is: 610,894.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,184.38 : 967,473.78 = 442,750.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,184.38/967,473.78 = 442,750.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,184.38x = 967,473.78 × 442,750.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,184.38x = 428,349,673,977.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,349,673,977.17/701,184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,894.49

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