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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,683.88, 968,102.70 and 429,467.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,683.88, 968,102.70 and 429,467.99 is: 592,530.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,683.88 : 968,102.70 = 429,467.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,683.88/968,102.70 = 429,467.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,683.88x = 968,102.70 × 429,467.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,683.88x = 415,769,115,842.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,769,115,842.06/701,683.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,530.53

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