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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,420.96, 1,046,131.46 and 198,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,420.96, 1,046,131.46 and 198,772 is: 298,158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,420.96 : 1,046,131.46 = 198,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,420.96/1,046,131.46 = 198,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,420.96x = 1,046,131.46 × 198,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,420.96x = 207,941,642,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,941,642,567.12/697,420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,158.01

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