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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,446.37, 967,995.78 and 379,156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,446.37, 967,995.78 and 379,156.28 is: 523,235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,446.37 : 967,995.78 = 379,156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,446.37/967,995.78 = 379,156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,446.37x = 967,995.78 × 379,156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,446.37x = 367,021,679,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,021,679,000.50/701,446.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,235.55

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