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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,010.12, 1,046,956.80 and 277,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,010.12, 1,046,956.80 and 277,173 is: 415,736.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,010.12 : 1,046,956.80 = 277,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,010.12/1,046,956.80 = 277,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,010.12x = 1,046,956.80 × 277,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,010.12x = 290,188,157,126.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,188,157,126.40/698,010.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,736.32

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