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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,632.26, 968,252.26 and 379,342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,632.26, 968,252.26 and 379,342.26 is: 523,492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,632.26 : 968,252.26 = 379,342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,632.26/968,252.26 = 379,342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,632.26x = 968,252.26 × 379,342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,632.26x = 367,299,000,558.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,299,000,558.51/701,632.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,492.18

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