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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,791, 1,049,603.16 and 411,774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,791, 1,049,603.16 and 411,774.80 is: 617,613.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,791 : 1,049,603.16 = 411,774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,791/1,049,603.16 = 411,774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,791x = 1,049,603.16 × 411,774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,791x = 432,200,131,288.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,200,131,288.37/699,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,613.16

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