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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,606.44, 968,216.95 and 379,316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,606.44, 968,216.95 and 379,316.44 is: 523,456.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,606.44 : 968,216.95 = 379,316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,606.44/968,216.95 = 379,316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,606.44x = 968,216.95 × 379,316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,606.44x = 367,260,606,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,260,606,621.66/701,606.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,456.72

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