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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,980.16, 970,107.80 and 380,682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,980.16, 970,107.80 and 380,682.88 is: 525,339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,980.16 : 970,107.80 = 380,682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,980.16/970,107.80 = 380,682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,980.16x = 970,107.80 × 380,682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,980.16x = 369,303,431,214.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,303,431,214.46/702,980.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,339.76

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