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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,484.09, 949,813.33 and 429,912.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,484.09, 949,813.33 and 429,912.14 is: 593,094.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,484.09 : 949,813.33 = 429,912.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,484.09/949,813.33 = 429,912.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,484.09x = 949,813.33 × 429,912.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,484.09x = 408,336,281,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,336,281,300.83/688,484.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,094.72

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