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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,256.84, 969,010.54 and 426,471.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,256.84, 969,010.54 and 426,471.28 is: 588,467.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,256.84 : 969,010.54 = 426,471.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,256.84/969,010.54 = 426,471.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,256.84x = 969,010.54 × 426,471.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,256.84x = 413,255,161,838.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,255,161,838.59/702,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,467.27

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