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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,132.58, 1,044,858.02 and 359,989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,132.58, 1,044,858.02 and 359,989.44 is: 539,549.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,132.58 : 1,044,858.02 = 359,989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,132.58/1,044,858.02 = 359,989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,132.58x = 1,044,858.02 × 359,989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,132.58x = 376,137,851,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,137,851,699.36/697,132.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,549.96

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