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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,533.06, 1,047,806.07 and 277,916.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,533.06, 1,047,806.07 and 277,916.26 is: 416,876.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,533.06 : 1,047,806.07 = 277,916.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,533.06/1,047,806.07 = 277,916.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,533.06x = 1,047,806.07 × 277,916.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,533.06x = 291,202,344,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,202,344,179.70/698,533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,876.97

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