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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,131.08, 1,044,855.77 and 359,987.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,131.08, 1,044,855.77 and 359,987.95 is: 539,547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,131.08 : 1,044,855.77 = 359,987.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,131.08/1,044,855.77 = 359,987.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,131.08x = 1,044,855.77 × 359,987.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,131.08x = 376,135,480,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,135,480,823.04/697,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,547.71

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