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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,407.96, 1,046,111.94 and 198,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,407.96, 1,046,111.94 and 198,759 is: 298,138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,407.96 : 1,046,111.94 = 198,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,407.96/1,046,111.94 = 198,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,407.96x = 1,046,111.94 × 198,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,407.96x = 207,924,163,082.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,924,163,082.46/697,407.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,138.50

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