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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696,972.48, 1,045,009.44 and 297,873.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696,972.48, 1,045,009.44 and 297,873.60 is: 446,618.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696,972.48 : 1,045,009.44 = 297,873.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696,972.48/1,045,009.44 = 297,873.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696,972.48x = 1,045,009.44 × 297,873.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696,972.48x = 311,280,723,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,280,723,926.78/696,972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,618.39

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