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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,727.63, 968,383.45 and 379,436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,727.63, 968,383.45 and 379,436.96 is: 523,622.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,727.63 : 968,383.45 = 379,436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,727.63/968,383.45 = 379,436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,727.63x = 968,383.45 × 379,436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,727.63x = 367,440,472,382.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,440,472,382.31/701,727.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,622.64

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