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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,573.44, 962,364.96 and 506,162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,573.44, 962,364.96 and 506,162.88 is: 698,296.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,573.44 : 962,364.96 = 506,162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,573.44/962,364.96 = 506,162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,573.44x = 962,364.96 × 506,162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,573.44x = 487,113,419,764.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,113,419,764.69/697,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,296.97

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