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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,625.73, 964,205.62 and 392,727.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,625.73, 964,205.62 and 392,727.31 is: 542,021.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,625.73 : 964,205.62 = 392,727.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,625.73/964,205.62 = 392,727.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,625.73x = 964,205.62 × 392,727.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,625.73x = 378,669,876,037.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,669,876,037.15/698,625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,021.08

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