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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,254.12, 967,738.98 and 383,302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,254.12, 967,738.98 and 383,302.12 is: 528,961.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,254.12 : 967,738.98 = 383,302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,254.12/967,738.98 = 383,302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,254.12x = 967,738.98 × 383,302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,254.12x = 370,936,402,640.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,936,402,640.64/701,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,961.46

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