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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,981.63, 1,047,182.64 and 248,643.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,981.63, 1,047,182.64 and 248,643.85 is: 373,040.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,981.63 : 1,047,182.64 = 248,643.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,981.63/1,047,182.64 = 248,643.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,981.63x = 1,047,182.64 × 248,643.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,981.63x = 260,375,523,262.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,375,523,262.76/697,981.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,040.65

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