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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,206.73, 988,033.95 and 429,228.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,206.73, 988,033.95 and 429,228.59 is: 592,136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,206.73 : 988,033.95 = 429,228.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,206.73/988,033.95 = 429,228.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,206.73x = 988,033.95 × 429,228.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,206.73x = 424,092,414,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,092,414,290.46/716,206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,136.88

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