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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,719.29, 968,373.17 and 379,429.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,719.29, 968,373.17 and 379,429.61 is: 523,613.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,719.29 : 968,373.17 = 379,429.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,719.29/968,373.17 = 379,429.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,719.29x = 968,373.17 × 379,429.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,719.29x = 367,429,447,488.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,429,447,488.55/701,719.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,613.15

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