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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,632.02, 968,251.92 and 379,342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,632.02, 968,251.92 and 379,342.02 is: 523,491.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,632.02 : 968,251.92 = 379,342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,632.02/968,251.92 = 379,342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,632.02x = 968,251.92 × 379,342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,632.02x = 367,298,639,201.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,298,639,201.68/701,632.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,491.84

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