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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,973.23, 968,723.15 and 379,683.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,973.23, 968,723.15 and 379,683.36 is: 523,963.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,973.23 : 968,723.15 = 379,683.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,973.23/968,723.15 = 379,683.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,973.23x = 968,723.15 × 379,683.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,973.23x = 367,808,058,603.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,808,058,603.37/701,973.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,963.09

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