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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,918.40, 1,048,377.60 and 418,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,918.40, 1,048,377.60 and 418,291.20 is: 627,436.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,918.40 : 1,048,377.60 = 418,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,918.40/1,048,377.60 = 418,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,918.40x = 1,048,377.60 × 418,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,918.40x = 438,527,124,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,527,124,357.12/698,918.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,436.80

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