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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,134.24, 968,943.11 and 379,844.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,134.24, 968,943.11 and 379,844.26 is: 524,183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,134.24 : 968,943.11 = 379,844.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,134.24/968,943.11 = 379,844.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,134.24x = 968,943.11 × 379,844.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,134.24x = 368,047,474,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,047,474,278.47/702,134.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,183.92

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