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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,971.70, 970,101.46 and 380,682.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,971.70, 970,101.46 and 380,682.14 is: 525,341.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,971.70 : 970,101.46 = 380,682.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,971.70/970,101.46 = 380,682.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,971.70x = 970,101.46 × 380,682.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,971.70x = 369,300,299,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,300,299,809.92/702,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,341.63

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