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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689,058, 950,503.68 and 430,486.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689,058, 950,503.68 and 430,486.56 is: 593,823.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689,058 : 950,503.68 = 430,486.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689,058/950,503.68 = 430,486.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689,058x = 950,503.68 × 430,486.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689,058x = 409,179,059,470.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,179,059,470.54/689,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,823.83

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