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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,903.98, 968,627.49 and 379,614.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,903.98, 968,627.49 and 379,614.07 is: 523,867.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,903.98 : 968,627.49 = 379,614.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,903.98/968,627.49 = 379,614.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,903.98x = 968,627.49 × 379,614.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,903.98x = 367,704,623,792.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,704,623,792.78/701,903.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,867.42

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