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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,265.10, 1,046,043.45 and 223,998.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,265.10, 1,046,043.45 and 223,998.30 is: 336,044.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,265.10 : 1,046,043.45 = 223,998.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,265.10/1,046,043.45 = 223,998.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,265.10x = 1,046,043.45 × 223,998.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,265.10x = 234,311,954,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,311,954,526.14/697,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,044.29

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