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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,920.22, 947,329.39 and 428,820.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,920.22, 947,329.39 and 428,820.99 is: 591,385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,920.22 : 947,329.39 = 428,820.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,920.22/947,329.39 = 428,820.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,920.22x = 947,329.39 × 428,820.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,920.22x = 406,234,726,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,234,726,875.90/686,920.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,385.60

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