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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,718.78, 968,372.48 and 379,429.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,718.78, 968,372.48 and 379,429.10 is: 523,612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,718.78 : 968,372.48 = 379,429.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,718.78/968,372.48 = 379,429.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,718.78x = 968,372.48 × 379,429.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,718.78x = 367,428,698,551.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,428,698,551.17/701,718.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,612.46

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