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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,417.96, 1,046,126.96 and 198,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,417.96, 1,046,126.96 and 198,769 is: 298,153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,417.96 : 1,046,126.96 = 198,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,417.96/1,046,126.96 = 198,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,417.96x = 1,046,126.96 × 198,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,417.96x = 207,937,609,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,937,609,712.24/697,417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,153.51

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