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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,099.23, 966,156.48 and 428,162.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,099.23, 966,156.48 and 428,162.25 is: 590,875.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,099.23 : 966,156.48 = 428,162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,099.23/966,156.48 = 428,162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,099.23x = 966,156.48 × 428,162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,099.23x = 413,671,732,328.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,671,732,328.88/700,099.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,875.86

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