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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,786.88, 964,329.12 and 396,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,786.88, 964,329.12 and 396,997.44 is: 547,858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,786.88 : 964,329.12 = 396,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,786.88/964,329.12 = 396,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,786.88x = 964,329.12 × 396,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,786.88x = 382,836,191,957.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,836,191,957.45/698,786.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,858.30

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