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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,369.88, 1,048,871.36 and 399,940.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,369.88, 1,048,871.36 and 399,940.88 is: 598,949.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,369.88 : 1,048,871.36 = 399,940.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,369.88/1,048,871.36 = 399,940.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,369.88x = 1,048,871.36 × 399,940.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,369.88x = 419,486,530,480.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,486,530,480.69/700,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,949.99

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