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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,262.99, 970,501.97 and 380,974.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,262.99, 970,501.97 and 380,974.39 is: 525,744.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,262.99 : 970,501.97 = 380,974.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,262.99/970,501.97 = 380,974.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,262.99x = 970,501.97 × 380,974.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,262.99x = 369,736,394,540.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,736,394,540.73/703,262.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,744.14

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