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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,835.66, 968,535.43 and 379,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,835.66, 968,535.43 and 379,548 is: 523,777.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,835.66 : 968,535.43 = 379,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,835.66/968,535.43 = 379,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,835.66x = 968,535.43 × 379,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,835.66x = 367,605,684,436.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,605,684,436.77/701,835.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,777.44

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