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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,895.98, 968,616.46 and 379,606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,895.98, 968,616.46 and 379,606.08 is: 523,856.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,895.98 : 968,616.46 = 379,606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,895.98/968,616.46 = 379,606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,895.98x = 968,616.46 × 379,606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,895.98x = 367,692,697,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,692,697,166.82/701,895.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,856.39

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