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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,684.37, 968,103.38 and 429,468.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,684.37, 968,103.38 and 429,468.48 is: 592,531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,684.37 : 968,103.38 = 429,468.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,684.37/968,103.38 = 429,468.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,684.37x = 968,103.38 × 429,468.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,684.37x = 415,769,887,091.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,769,887,091.46/701,684.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,531.21

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