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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,630.37, 968,249.84 and 379,340.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,630.37, 968,249.84 and 379,340.42 is: 523,489.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,630.37 : 968,249.84 = 379,340.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,630.37/968,249.84 = 379,340.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,630.37x = 968,249.84 × 379,340.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,630.37x = 367,296,294,232.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,296,294,232.58/701,630.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,489.73

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