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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695,999.20, 1,043,998.80 and 428,893.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695,999.20, 1,043,998.80 and 428,893.60 is: 643,340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695,999.20 : 1,043,998.80 = 428,893.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695,999.20/1,043,998.80 = 428,893.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695,999.20x = 1,043,998.80 × 428,893.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695,999.20x = 447,764,403,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,764,403,727.68/695,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,340.40

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