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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695,998.40, 1,043,997.60 and 341,704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695,998.40, 1,043,997.60 and 341,704.40 is: 512,556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695,998.40 : 1,043,997.60 = 341,704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695,998.40/1,043,997.60 = 341,704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695,998.40x = 1,043,997.60 × 341,704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695,998.40x = 356,738,573,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,738,573,509.44/695,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,556.60

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