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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,523.63, 1,046,295.16 and 198,887.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,523.63, 1,046,295.16 and 198,887.63 is: 298,334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,523.63 : 1,046,295.16 = 198,887.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,523.63/1,046,295.16 = 198,887.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,523.63x = 1,046,295.16 × 198,887.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,523.63x = 208,095,158,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,095,158,924.18/697,523.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,334.21

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