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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,762.46, 968,431.46 and 379,471.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,762.46, 968,431.46 and 379,471.74 is: 523,670.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,762.46 : 968,431.46 = 379,471.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,762.46/968,431.46 = 379,471.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,762.46x = 968,431.46 × 379,471.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,762.46x = 367,492,371,196.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,492,371,196.94/701,762.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,670.60

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