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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,267.52, 970,508.16 and 380,978.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,267.52, 970,508.16 and 380,978.91 is: 525,750.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,267.52 : 970,508.16 = 380,978.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,267.52/970,508.16 = 380,978.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,267.52x = 970,508.16 × 380,978.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,267.52x = 369,743,140,942.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,743,140,942.91/703,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,750.35

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