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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,862.24, 968,572.79 and 379,572.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,862.24, 968,572.79 and 379,572.33 is: 523,811.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,862.24 : 968,572.79 = 379,572.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,862.24/968,572.79 = 379,572.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,862.24x = 968,572.79 × 379,572.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,862.24x = 367,643,430,674.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,643,430,674.90/701,862.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,811.38

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