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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,528.56, 1,047,799.32 and 277,911.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,528.56, 1,047,799.32 and 277,911.76 is: 416,870.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,528.56 : 1,047,799.32 = 277,911.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,528.56/1,047,799.32 = 277,911.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,528.56x = 1,047,799.32 × 277,911.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,528.56x = 291,195,753,148.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,195,753,148.00/698,528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,870.22

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