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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,717.78, 968,371.10 and 379,428.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,717.78, 968,371.10 and 379,428.10 is: 523,611.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,717.78 : 968,371.10 = 379,428.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,717.78/968,371.10 = 379,428.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,717.78x = 968,371.10 × 379,428.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,717.78x = 367,427,203,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,427,203,672.70/701,717.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,611.08

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