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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,994.59, 970,131.05 and 380,703.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,994.59, 970,131.05 and 380,703.69 is: 525,370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,994.59 : 970,131.05 = 380,703.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,994.59/970,131.05 = 380,703.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,994.59x = 970,131.05 × 380,703.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,994.59x = 369,332,468,615.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,332,468,615.06/702,994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,370.29

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