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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694,583.10, 1,041,291.45 and 362,159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694,583.10, 1,041,291.45 and 362,159.10 is: 542,934.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694,583.10 : 1,041,291.45 = 362,159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694,583.10/1,041,291.45 = 362,159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694,583.10x = 1,041,291.45 × 362,159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694,583.10x = 377,113,174,369.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,113,174,369.70/694,583.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,934.57

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