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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,259.38, 969,111.05 and 379,962.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,259.38, 969,111.05 and 379,962.41 is: 524,344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,259.38 : 969,111.05 = 379,962.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,259.38/969,111.05 = 379,962.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,259.38x = 969,111.05 × 379,962.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,259.38x = 368,225,763,370.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,225,763,370.26/702,259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,344.39

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