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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,981.01, 1,047,181.70 and 248,643.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,981.01, 1,047,181.70 and 248,643.23 is: 373,039.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,981.01 : 1,047,181.70 = 248,643.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,981.01/1,047,181.70 = 248,643.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,981.01x = 1,047,181.70 × 248,643.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,981.01x = 260,374,635,670.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,374,635,670.59/697,981.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,039.72

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