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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,858.28, 968,561.64 and 379,568.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,858.28, 968,561.64 and 379,568.73 is: 523,803.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,858.28 : 968,561.64 = 379,568.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,858.28/968,561.64 = 379,568.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,858.28x = 968,561.64 × 379,568.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,858.28x = 367,635,711,621.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,635,711,621.52/701,858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,803.34

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