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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,392.52, 967,980.66 and 429,459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,392.52, 967,980.66 and 429,459.08 is: 592,689.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,392.52 : 967,980.66 = 429,459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,392.52/967,980.66 = 429,459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,392.52x = 967,980.66 × 429,459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,392.52x = 415,708,083,701.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,708,083,701.39/701,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,689.65

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