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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,910.04, 968,635.86 and 379,620.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,910.04, 968,635.86 and 379,620.14 is: 523,875.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,910.04 : 968,635.86 = 379,620.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,910.04/968,635.86 = 379,620.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,910.04x = 968,635.86 × 379,620.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,910.04x = 367,713,680,782.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,713,680,782.22/701,910.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,875.80

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