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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,938.78, 970,053.76 and 380,648.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,938.78, 970,053.76 and 380,648.86 is: 525,294.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,938.78 : 970,053.76 = 380,648.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,938.78/970,053.76 = 380,648.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,938.78x = 970,053.76 × 380,648.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,938.78x = 369,249,857,882.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,249,857,882.71/702,938.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,294.48

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