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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694,582.49, 1,041,873.74 and 457,869.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694,582.49, 1,041,873.74 and 457,869.81 is: 686,804.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694,582.49 : 1,041,873.74 = 457,869.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694,582.49/1,041,873.74 = 457,869.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694,582.49x = 1,041,873.74 × 457,869.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694,582.49x = 477,042,534,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,042,534,712.48/694,582.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,804.72

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