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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,630.26, 968,249.50 and 379,340.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,630.26, 968,249.50 and 379,340.26 is: 523,489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,630.26 : 968,249.50 = 379,340.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,630.26/968,249.50 = 379,340.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,630.26x = 968,249.50 × 379,340.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,630.26x = 367,296,017,074.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,296,017,074.87/701,630.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,489.42

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