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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,151.96, 968,968.38 and 379,862.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,151.96, 968,968.38 and 379,862.32 is: 524,209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,151.96 : 968,968.38 = 379,862.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,151.96/968,968.38 = 379,862.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,151.96x = 968,968.38 × 379,862.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,151.96x = 368,074,576,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,074,576,833.44/702,151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,209.28

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