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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,441.52, 968,048.28 and 429,508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,441.52, 968,048.28 and 429,508.08 is: 592,757.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,441.52 : 968,048.28 = 429,508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,441.52/968,048.28 = 429,508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,441.52x = 968,048.28 × 429,508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,441.52x = 415,784,558,090.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,784,558,090.10/701,441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,757.27

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