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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,855.28, 968,557.50 and 379,565.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,855.28, 968,557.50 and 379,565.73 is: 523,799.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,855.28 : 968,557.50 = 379,565.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,855.28/968,557.50 = 379,565.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,855.28x = 968,557.50 × 379,565.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,855.28x = 367,631,234,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,631,234,534.48/701,855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,799.20

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