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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,437.80, 1,142,156.70 and 698,452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,437.80, 1,142,156.70 and 698,452.20 is: 1,047,678.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,437.80 : 1,142,156.70 = 698,452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,437.80/1,142,156.70 = 698,452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,437.80x = 1,142,156.70 × 698,452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,437.80x = 797,741,859,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,741,859,859.74/761,437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,678.30

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