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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,870.01, 967,276.35 and 429,120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,870.01, 967,276.35 and 429,120.68 is: 592,232.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,870.01 : 967,276.35 = 429,120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,870.01/967,276.35 = 429,120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,870.01x = 967,276.35 × 429,120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,870.01x = 415,078,280,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,078,280,223.54/700,870.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,232.91

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