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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,902.42, 968,625.33 and 379,612.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,902.42, 968,625.33 and 379,612.51 is: 523,865.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,902.42 : 968,625.33 = 379,612.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,902.42/968,625.33 = 379,612.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,902.42x = 968,625.33 × 379,612.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,902.42x = 367,702,290,349.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,702,290,349.32/701,902.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,865.26

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