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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,472.11, 968,031.05 and 379,182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,472.11, 968,031.05 and 379,182.20 is: 523,271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,472.11 : 968,031.05 = 379,182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,472.11/968,031.05 = 379,182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,472.11x = 968,031.05 × 379,182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,472.11x = 367,060,136,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,060,136,471.24/701,472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,271.18

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