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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,844.81, 962,566.57 and 503,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,844.81, 962,566.57 and 503,929.60 is: 695,091.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,844.81 : 962,566.57 = 503,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,844.81/962,566.57 = 503,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,844.81x = 962,566.57 × 503,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,844.81x = 485,065,784,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,065,784,816.97/697,844.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,091.20

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