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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,998.08, 972,912.74 and 429,368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,998.08, 972,912.74 and 429,368.94 is: 592,538.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,998.08 : 972,912.74 = 429,368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,998.08/972,912.74 = 429,368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,998.08x = 972,912.74 × 429,368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,998.08x = 417,738,509,739.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,738,509,739.45/704,998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,538.51

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