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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,684.88, 968,104.08 and 429,468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,684.88, 968,104.08 and 429,468.99 is: 592,531.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,684.88 : 968,104.08 = 429,468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,684.88/968,104.08 = 429,468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,684.88x = 968,104.08 × 429,468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,684.88x = 415,770,681,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,770,681,452.48/701,684.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,531.91

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