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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,140.29, 970,335.20 and 380,849.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,140.29, 970,335.20 and 380,849.39 is: 525,573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,140.29 : 970,335.20 = 380,849.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,140.29/970,335.20 = 380,849.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,140.29x = 970,335.20 × 380,849.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,140.29x = 369,551,565,115.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,551,565,115.98/703,140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,573.02

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