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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,527.56, 1,047,797.82 and 277,910.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,527.56, 1,047,797.82 and 277,910.76 is: 416,868.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,527.56 : 1,047,797.82 = 277,910.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,527.56/1,047,797.82 = 277,910.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,527.56x = 1,047,797.82 × 277,910.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,527.56x = 291,194,288,482.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,194,288,482.54/698,527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,868.72

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