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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,237.88, 1,048,370.82 and 357,016.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,237.88, 1,048,370.82 and 357,016.12 is: 535,276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,237.88 : 1,048,370.82 = 357,016.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,237.88/1,048,370.82 = 357,016.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,237.88x = 1,048,370.82 × 357,016.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,237.88x = 374,285,282,477.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,285,282,477.62/699,237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,276.04

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