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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,017.22, 968,783.88 and 379,727.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,017.22, 968,783.88 and 379,727.22 is: 524,023.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,017.22 : 968,783.88 = 379,727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,017.22/968,783.88 = 379,727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,017.22x = 968,783.88 × 379,727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,017.22x = 367,873,609,533.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,873,609,533.21/702,017.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,023.63

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