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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,065.92, 1,047,101.62 and 461,355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,065.92, 1,047,101.62 and 461,355.98 is: 692,035.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,065.92 : 1,047,101.62 = 461,355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,065.92/1,047,101.62 = 461,355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,065.92x = 1,047,101.62 × 461,355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,065.92x = 483,086,587,665.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,086,587,665.79/698,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,035.77

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