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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696,395.86, 1,044,686.73 and 275,573.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696,395.86, 1,044,686.73 and 275,573.32 is: 413,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696,395.86 : 1,044,686.73 = 275,573.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696,395.86/1,044,686.73 = 275,573.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696,395.86x = 1,044,686.73 × 275,573.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696,395.86x = 287,887,788,967.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,887,788,967.73/696,395.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,396.76

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