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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,135.24, 968,942.64 and 379,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,135.24, 968,942.64 and 379,844.40 is: 524,183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,135.24 : 968,942.64 = 379,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,135.24/968,942.64 = 379,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,135.24x = 968,942.64 × 379,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,135.24x = 368,047,435,725.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,047,435,725.22/702,135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,183.11

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