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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,124.62, 968,929.83 and 379,834.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,124.62, 968,929.83 and 379,834.63 is: 524,170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,124.62 : 968,929.83 = 379,834.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,124.62/968,929.83 = 379,834.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,124.62x = 968,929.83 × 379,834.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,124.62x = 368,033,098,629.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,033,098,629.36/702,124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,170.63

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