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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,748.96, 968,412.86 and 379,458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,748.96, 968,412.86 and 379,458.28 is: 523,652.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,748.96 : 968,412.86 = 379,458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,748.96/968,412.86 = 379,458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,748.96x = 968,412.86 × 379,458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,748.96x = 367,472,278,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,472,278,185.48/701,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,652.05

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