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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,267.86, 1,045,556.12 and 247,921.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,267.86, 1,045,556.12 and 247,921.17 is: 371,758.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,267.86 : 1,045,556.12 = 247,921.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,267.86/1,045,556.12 = 247,921.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,267.86x = 1,045,556.12 × 247,921.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,267.86x = 259,215,495,331.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,215,495,331.46/697,267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,758.85

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