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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,140.74, 968,950.23 and 379,849.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,140.74, 968,950.23 and 379,849.90 is: 524,190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,140.74 : 968,950.23 = 379,849.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,140.74/968,950.23 = 379,849.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,140.74x = 968,950.23 × 379,849.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,140.74x = 368,055,647,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,055,647,970.48/702,140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,190.70

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