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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,482.09, 949,810.57 and 429,910.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,482.09, 949,810.57 and 429,910.14 is: 593,091.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,482.09 : 949,810.57 = 429,910.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,482.09/949,810.57 = 429,910.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,482.09x = 949,810.57 × 429,910.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,482.09x = 408,333,190,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,333,190,373.13/688,482.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,091.96

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