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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695,480.79, 1,043,420.44 and 340,598.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695,480.79, 1,043,420.44 and 340,598.73 is: 510,995.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695,480.79 : 1,043,420.44 = 340,598.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695,480.79/1,043,420.44 = 340,598.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695,480.79x = 1,043,420.44 × 340,598.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695,480.79x = 355,387,676,720.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,387,676,720.04/695,480.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,995.68

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