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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,827.32, 1,046,886.24 and 218,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,827.32, 1,046,886.24 and 218,035.74 is: 327,098.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,827.32 : 1,046,886.24 = 218,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,827.32/1,046,886.24 = 218,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,827.32x = 1,046,886.24 × 218,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,827.32x = 228,258,612,926.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,258,612,926.03/697,827.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,098.99

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