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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,465.08, 968,021.38 and 379,175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,465.08, 968,021.38 and 379,175.18 is: 523,261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,465.08 : 968,021.38 = 379,175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,465.08/968,021.38 = 379,175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,465.08x = 968,021.38 × 379,175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,465.08x = 367,049,681,005.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,049,681,005.35/701,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,261.52

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