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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,638.92, 969,655.17 and 412,421.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,638.92, 969,655.17 and 412,421.32 is: 569,149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,638.92 : 969,655.17 = 412,421.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,638.92/969,655.17 = 412,421.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,638.92x = 969,655.17 × 412,421.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,638.92x = 399,906,465,156.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,906,465,156.22/702,638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,149.32

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