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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695,962.40, 1,043,943.60 and 474,778.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695,962.40, 1,043,943.60 and 474,778.40 is: 712,167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695,962.40 : 1,043,943.60 = 474,778.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695,962.40/1,043,943.60 = 474,778.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695,962.40x = 1,043,943.60 × 474,778.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695,962.40x = 495,641,872,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,641,872,098.24/695,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,167.60

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