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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,317.66, 1,046,480.72 and 248,042.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,317.66, 1,046,480.72 and 248,042.25 is: 372,242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,317.66 : 1,046,480.72 = 248,042.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,317.66/1,046,480.72 = 248,042.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,317.66x = 1,046,480.72 × 248,042.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,317.66x = 259,571,431,130.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,571,431,130.21/697,317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,242.73

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