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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,285.84, 1,046,489.31 and 360,425.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,285.84, 1,046,489.31 and 360,425.29 is: 540,927.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,285.84 : 1,046,489.31 = 360,425.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,285.84/1,046,489.31 = 360,425.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,285.84x = 1,046,489.31 × 360,425.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,285.84x = 377,181,213,038.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,181,213,038.65/697,285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,927.68

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