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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,637.70, 1,046,456.55 and 248,865.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,637.70, 1,046,456.55 and 248,865.30 is: 373,297.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,637.70 : 1,046,456.55 = 248,865.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,637.70/1,046,456.55 = 248,865.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,637.70x = 1,046,456.55 × 248,865.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,637.70x = 260,426,723,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,426,723,252.72/697,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,297.95

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