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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,385.24, 1,048,036.50 and 383,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,385.24, 1,048,036.50 and 383,063.40 is: 574,846.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,385.24 : 1,048,036.50 = 383,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,385.24/1,048,036.50 = 383,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,385.24x = 1,048,036.50 × 383,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,385.24x = 401,464,425,014.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,464,425,014.10/698,385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,846.66

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