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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,249.04, 1,047,832.83 and 382,927.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,249.04, 1,047,832.83 and 382,927.38 is: 574,642.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,249.04 : 1,047,832.83 = 382,927.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,249.04/1,047,832.83 = 382,927.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,249.04x = 1,047,832.83 × 382,927.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,249.04x = 401,243,880,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,243,880,269.89/698,249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,642.94

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