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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,942.40, 706,413.60 and 429,608.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,942.40, 706,413.60 and 429,608.10 is: 644,412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,942.40 : 706,413.60 = 429,608.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,942.40/706,413.60 = 429,608.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,942.40x = 706,413.60 × 429,608.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,942.40x = 303,481,004,510.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,481,004,510.16/470,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,412.15

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