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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,974.48, 968,724.88 and 379,684.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,974.48, 968,724.88 and 379,684.60 is: 523,964.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,974.48 : 968,724.88 = 379,684.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,974.48/968,724.88 = 379,684.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,974.48x = 968,724.88 × 379,684.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,974.48x = 367,809,918,572.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,809,918,572.85/701,974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,964.80

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