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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,265.20, 1,045,897.80 and 248,492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,265.20, 1,045,897.80 and 248,492.80 is: 372,739.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,265.20 : 1,045,897.80 = 248,492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,265.20/1,045,897.80 = 248,492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,265.20x = 1,045,897.80 × 248,492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,265.20x = 259,898,072,835.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,898,072,835.84/697,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,739.20

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