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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,915.91, 968,644.01 and 379,625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,915.91, 968,644.01 and 379,625.92 is: 523,883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,915.91 : 968,644.01 = 379,625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,915.91/968,644.01 = 379,625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,915.91x = 968,644.01 × 379,625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,915.91x = 367,722,373,448.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,722,373,448.74/701,915.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,883.80

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