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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,737.13, 968,396.54 and 379,446.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,737.13, 968,396.54 and 379,446.45 is: 523,635.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,737.13 : 968,396.54 = 379,446.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,737.13/968,396.54 = 379,446.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,737.13x = 968,396.54 × 379,446.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,737.13x = 367,454,627,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,454,627,398.05/701,737.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,635.72

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