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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,468, 969,179.58 and 430,252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,468, 969,179.58 and 430,252.11 is: 593,609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,468 : 969,179.58 = 430,252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,468/969,179.58 = 430,252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,468x = 969,179.58 × 430,252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,468x = 416,991,559,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,991,559,263.91/702,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,609.33

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