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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,863.24, 968,574.17 and 379,573.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,863.24, 968,574.17 and 379,573.33 is: 523,812.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,863.24 : 968,574.17 = 379,573.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,863.24/968,574.17 = 379,573.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,863.24x = 968,574.17 × 379,573.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,863.24x = 367,644,923,058.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,644,923,058.89/701,863.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,812.76

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