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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,375.36, 1,048,879.60 and 399,946.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,375.36, 1,048,879.60 and 399,946.36 is: 598,958.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,375.36 : 1,048,879.60 = 399,946.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,375.36/1,048,879.60 = 399,946.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,375.36x = 1,048,879.60 × 399,946.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,375.36x = 419,495,578,098.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,495,578,098.26/700,375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,958.22

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