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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,838.60, 1,048,257.90 and 446,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,838.60, 1,048,257.90 and 446,896.20 is: 670,344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,838.60 : 1,048,257.90 = 446,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,838.60/1,048,257.90 = 446,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,838.60x = 1,048,257.90 × 446,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,838.60x = 468,462,472,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,462,472,129.98/698,838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,344.30

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