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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,728.63, 968,384.83 and 379,437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,728.63, 968,384.83 and 379,437.96 is: 523,624.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,728.63 : 968,384.83 = 379,437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,728.63/968,384.83 = 379,437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,728.63x = 968,384.83 × 379,437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,728.63x = 367,441,964,390.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,441,964,390.15/701,728.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,624.02

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