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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695,996.93, 1,044,001.56 and 275,272.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695,996.93, 1,044,001.56 and 275,272.85 is: 412,911.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695,996.93 : 1,044,001.56 = 275,272.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695,996.93/1,044,001.56 = 275,272.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695,996.93x = 1,044,001.56 × 275,272.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695,996.93x = 287,385,279,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,385,279,605.64/695,996.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,911.71

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