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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,231.81, 970,464.57 and 380,941.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,231.81, 970,464.57 and 380,941.93 is: 525,702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,231.81 : 970,464.57 = 380,941.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,231.81/970,464.57 = 380,941.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,231.81x = 970,464.57 × 380,941.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,231.81x = 369,690,646,292.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,690,646,292.42/703,231.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,702.39

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