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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,405.96, 1,046,108.94 and 198,757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,405.96, 1,046,108.94 and 198,757 is: 298,135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,405.96 : 1,046,108.94 = 198,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,405.96/1,046,108.94 = 198,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,405.96x = 1,046,108.94 × 198,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,405.96x = 207,921,474,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,921,474,587.58/697,405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,135.50

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