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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,153.96, 968,971.14 and 379,864.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,153.96, 968,971.14 and 379,864.32 is: 524,212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,153.96 : 968,971.14 = 379,864.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,153.96/968,971.14 = 379,864.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,153.96x = 968,971.14 × 379,864.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,153.96x = 368,077,563,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,077,563,195.73/702,153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,212.04

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