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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,914.79, 970,027.06 and 380,624.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,914.79, 970,027.06 and 380,624.87 is: 525,264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,914.79 : 970,027.06 = 380,624.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,914.79/970,027.06 = 380,624.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,914.79x = 970,027.06 × 380,624.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,914.79x = 369,216,423,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,216,423,608.98/702,914.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,264.84

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