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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,974.02, 970,102.40 and 380,684.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,974.02, 970,102.40 and 380,684.12 is: 525,343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,974.02 : 970,102.40 = 380,684.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,974.02/970,102.40 = 380,684.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,974.02x = 970,102.40 × 380,684.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,974.02x = 369,302,578,453.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,302,578,453.89/702,974.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,343.14

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