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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,775.96, 964,305.90 and 396,969.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,775.96, 964,305.90 and 396,969.96 is: 547,815.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,775.96 : 964,305.90 = 396,969.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,775.96/964,305.90 = 396,969.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,775.96x = 964,305.90 × 396,969.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,775.96x = 382,800,474,550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,800,474,550.76/698,775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,815.75

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