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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,421.96, 1,046,132.96 and 198,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,421.96, 1,046,132.96 and 198,773 is: 298,159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,421.96 : 1,046,132.96 = 198,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,421.96/1,046,132.96 = 198,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,421.96x = 1,046,132.96 × 198,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,421.96x = 207,942,986,858.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,942,986,858.08/697,421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,159.51

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