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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,428.32, 968,293.20 and 410,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,428.32, 968,293.20 and 410,999.52 is: 567,368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,428.32 : 968,293.20 = 410,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,428.32/968,293.20 = 410,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,428.32x = 968,293.20 × 410,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,428.32x = 397,968,040,419.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,968,040,419.26/701,428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,368.08

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