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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,072.20, 968,858.52 and 379,781.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,072.20, 968,858.52 and 379,781.30 is: 524,097.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,072.20 : 968,858.52 = 379,781.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,072.20/968,858.52 = 379,781.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,072.20x = 968,858.52 × 379,781.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,072.20x = 367,954,343,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,954,343,397.38/702,072.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,097.59

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