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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,950.79, 969,346.38 and 601,312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,950.79, 969,346.38 and 601,312.70 is: 829,190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,950.79 : 969,346.38 = 601,312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,950.79/969,346.38 = 601,312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,950.79x = 969,346.38 × 601,312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,950.79x = 582,880,288,993.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,880,288,993.03/702,950.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,190.74

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