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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,732, 1,046,607.84 and 199,096

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,732, 1,046,607.84 and 199,096 is: 298,646.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,732 : 1,046,607.84 = 199,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,732/1,046,607.84 = 199,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,732x = 1,046,607.84 × 199,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,732x = 208,375,434,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,375,434,512.64/697,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,646.81

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