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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,615.48, 968,231.70 and 379,327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,615.48, 968,231.70 and 379,327.86 is: 523,473.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,615.48 : 968,231.70 = 379,327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,615.48/968,231.70 = 379,327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,615.48x = 968,231.70 × 379,327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,615.48x = 367,277,256,848.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,277,256,848.52/701,615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,473.71

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