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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,008.03, 1,048,501.50 and 314,485.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,008.03, 1,048,501.50 and 314,485.33 is: 471,723.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,008.03 : 1,048,501.50 = 314,485.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,008.03/1,048,501.50 = 314,485.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,008.03x = 1,048,501.50 × 314,485.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,008.03x = 329,738,338,791.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,738,338,791.06/699,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,723.25

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