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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,507.33, 967,859.51 and 429,291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,507.33, 967,859.51 and 429,291.44 is: 592,287.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,507.33 : 967,859.51 = 429,291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,507.33/967,859.51 = 429,291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,507.33x = 967,859.51 × 429,291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,507.33x = 415,493,795,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,493,795,779.84/701,507.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,287.18

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