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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,521.88, 969,503.80 and 430,537.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,521.88, 969,503.80 and 430,537.33 is: 594,155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,521.88 : 969,503.80 = 430,537.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,521.88/969,503.80 = 430,537.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,521.88x = 969,503.80 × 430,537.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,521.88x = 417,407,580,009.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,407,580,009.49/702,521.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,155.99

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