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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,754.24, 968,430.81 and 429,722.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,754.24, 968,430.81 and 429,722.88 is: 593,023.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,754.24 : 968,430.81 = 429,722.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,754.24/968,430.81 = 429,722.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,754.24x = 968,430.81 × 429,722.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,754.24x = 416,156,876,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,156,876,753.93/701,754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,023.67

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