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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,538.03, 969,525.95 and 430,553.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,538.03, 969,525.95 and 430,553.37 is: 594,178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,538.03 : 969,525.95 = 430,553.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,538.03/969,525.95 = 430,553.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,538.03x = 969,525.95 × 430,553.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,538.03x = 417,432,665,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,432,665,074.95/702,538.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,178.03

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