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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,146.17, 968,960.85 and 379,855.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,146.17, 968,960.85 and 379,855.27 is: 524,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,146.17 : 968,960.85 = 379,855.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,146.17/968,960.85 = 379,855.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,146.17x = 968,960.85 × 379,855.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,146.17x = 368,064,885,296.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,064,885,296.18/702,146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,199.80

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