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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,629.26, 968,248.13 and 379,339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,629.26, 968,248.13 and 379,339.26 is: 523,488.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,629.26 : 968,248.13 = 379,339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,629.26/968,248.13 = 379,339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,629.26x = 968,248.13 × 379,339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,629.26x = 367,294,527,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,294,527,233.89/701,629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,488.04

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