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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,055.76, 1,048,658.28 and 417,769.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,055.76, 1,048,658.28 and 417,769.84 is: 627,597.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,055.76 : 1,048,658.28 = 417,769.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,055.76/1,048,658.28 = 417,769.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,055.76x = 1,048,658.28 × 417,769.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,055.76x = 438,097,801,850.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,097,801,850.28/698,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,597.14

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