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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,860.28, 968,564.40 and 379,570.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,860.28, 968,564.40 and 379,570.73 is: 523,806.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,860.28 : 968,564.40 = 379,570.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,860.28/968,564.40 = 379,570.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,860.28x = 968,564.40 × 379,570.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,860.28x = 367,638,696,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,638,696,360.01/701,860.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,806.10

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