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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,347.88, 1,046,709.34 and 399,038.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,347.88, 1,046,709.34 and 399,038.28 is: 598,093.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,347.88 : 1,046,709.34 = 399,038.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,347.88/1,046,709.34 = 399,038.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,347.88x = 1,046,709.34 × 399,038.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,347.88x = 417,677,094,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,677,094,693.54/698,347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,093.17

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