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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,968.82, 1,046,958.68 and 382,253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,968.82, 1,046,958.68 and 382,253.50 is: 573,383.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,968.82 : 1,046,958.68 = 382,253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,968.82/1,046,958.68 = 382,253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,968.82x = 1,046,958.68 × 382,253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,968.82x = 400,203,619,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,203,619,785.38/697,968.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,383.23

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