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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,053.94, 1,046,325.54 and 361,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,053.94, 1,046,325.54 and 361,629.96 is: 541,278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,053.94 : 1,046,325.54 = 361,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,053.94/1,046,325.54 = 361,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,053.94x = 1,046,325.54 × 361,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,053.94x = 378,382,663,177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,382,663,177.18/699,053.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,278.21

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