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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,017.72, 968,784.57 and 379,727.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,017.72, 968,784.57 and 379,727.72 is: 524,024.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,017.72 : 968,784.57 = 379,727.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,017.72/968,784.57 = 379,727.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,017.72x = 968,784.57 × 379,727.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,017.72x = 367,874,355,937.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,874,355,937.28/702,017.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,024.32

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