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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695,860.40, 1,042,235.40 and 571,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695,860.40, 1,042,235.40 and 571,444.40 is: 855,889.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695,860.40 : 1,042,235.40 = 571,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695,860.40/1,042,235.40 = 571,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695,860.40x = 1,042,235.40 × 571,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695,860.40x = 595,579,582,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,579,582,811.76/695,860.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,889.46

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